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Wandsworth 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

Greengrocers255
Fishmongers76
Fish fryers61
Bakehouses57
Grocers639
Off Licences98
Public Houses151
Stalls149
2,739

Table: The amount of work completed during 1959 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details

The amount of work completed during 1959 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details

Washhand basins provided66
Sinks provided16
Provision of hot water over sink and washhand basin23
Accommodation for clothing provided3
Soap, towel and nailbrush1
First-aid materials provided1
Premises repaired or redecorated48
Adequate protection for open food12
Notices to employees9
Dustbins3
W.C. accommodation9
Smoking6

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Milk Supply
The Milk and Dairies General Regulations, 1959
These Regulations came into force on 8th March, 1959, and
require local authorities to keep a register of all persons carrying
on the trade of distributor in their district and of all premises
within their district which are used as dairies, not being dairy farms.