Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Dairies and Milk Depots | 9 |
pood Factories | 24 |
Restaurants, Cafes and Canteens | 466 |
Bakers and Confectioners | 529 |
Butchers | 215 |
Greengrocers | 242 |
Fishmongers | 73 |
Fish fryers | 58 |
Bakehouses | 55 |
Grocers | 621 |
Off Licences | 97 |
Public Houses | 150 |
Stalls | 148 |
2,687 |
The amount of work completed during 1960 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details:
Washhand basins provided | 69 |
Sinks provided | 10 |
Provision of hot water over sink and washhand basin | 34 |
Accommodation for clothing provided | 6 |
Soap, towel and nailbrush | 3 |
First-aid materials provided | 2 |
Premises repaired or redecorated | 68 |
Adequate protection for open food | 6 |
Notices to employees | 5 |
Dustbins | 4 |
W.C. accommodation | 19 |
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.