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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

Wandsworth 1966

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

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Table: TABLE 1PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS SOLD, STORED OR PREPARED

TABLE 1

PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS SOLD, STORED OR PREPARED

NumberNo. fitted to comply with Regn. 16No. to which Regn. 19 appliesNo. fitted to comply with Regn. 19
Bakehouses27272727
Bakers and confectioners506506382250
Butchers175175175175
Chemists42424230
Dairies and milk depots10101010
Fish friers65656565
Fishmongers38383838
Food factories23232323
Greengrocers198198198150
Grocers520520520500
Ice-cream manufacturers6666
Market stalls164———
Off licences1501503232
Public houses173173173173
Restaurants, cafes and canteens482482482460
Total2,5792,4152,1731,939

Table: TABLE 2VISITS TO FOOD PREMISES

TABLE 2

VISITS TO FOOD PREMISES

Bakehouses ...............120
Butchers' shops ...............323
Confectioners' shops400
Dairies19
Fishmongers' shops .........81
Fried fish shops ...............125
Greengrocers' shops ............225
Grocers' shops .................. 1,051
Ice-cream premises141
Market stalls ... ............633
Restaurant kitchens ............975
Other premises ...............309
4,402

Table: TABLE 3WORK COMPLETED TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

TABLE 3

WORK COMPLETED TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Washhand basins provided ............7
Sinks provided10
Provisions of hot water over sink and washhand basin29
Accommodation for clothing provided4
Premises repaired or redecorated38
Dustbins provided ...............3
W.C. accommodation provided............17
First-aid materials provided5