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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lewisham 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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OTHER SAMPLES
In addition to samples submitted to the public analyst or bacteriologist for routine
sampling, the following were submitted for various reasons, but mainly because of
complaints received or as a result of enquiries made into cases of food poisoning:
Bread (11) Bacon (1)
Milk (3) Raspberry layer cake (1)
Carrots, tinned (1) Lemonade (1)
Christmas pudding (1) Icecream sundae (1)
Corned beef (3) Evaporated milk (1)
Self raising flour (1) Steak and kidney pie (1)
Strawberries, tinned (1) Fried potato chip (1)
Cheese (1) Zinc and castor oil cream (1)
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 1960
The following table gives details of food premises grouped in categories of trade
carried on in them and showing the number fitted to comply with regulation 16
(provision of wash-hand basins) and with regulation 19 (facilities for washing food
and equipment) of the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960.
| Type of premises | Number of premises | Number provided with wash-hand basins | Number with facilities for washing food and equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocers & multiple grocers | 354 | 354 | 354 |
| Greengrocers | 203 | 173 | not applicable |
| Bakers | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Butchers | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| Confectioners | 361 | 355 | not applicable |
| Cafes & restaurants | 159 | 159 | 159 |
| Fish shops | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Fried fish shops | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Public houses | 166 | 166 | 166 |
| Off licences | 94 | 92 | not applicable |
REGISTRATION OF FOOD PREMISES
During the year the following were registered, the total (including previous registrations
still existing) being shown in the last column.
| Type | 1965 | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sale and storage of icecream | 9 | 473 |
| Manufacture of icecream | - | 9 |
| Fish frying | 1 | 50 |
| Fish curing | — | 18 |
| Preparation or manufacture of sausages | 1 | 76 |
| Preparation or manufacture of potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food | 5 | 128 |
UNSOUND FOOD
Approximately 54 tons of food were surrendered as unfit for human consumption.
This was dealt with by the Council's food inspectors and consisted of meat, fruit
pulp, fish, vegetables etc.
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