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 Ruislip]
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The average hardness of samples of water taken during the
year is:-
Total hardness 23 9
Permanent hardness 5.9
Temporary hardness 18.0
All new and repaired mains are chlorinated before being
restored to use and samples of water from them are teste d
bacteriologically to ensure the purity of the water
SWIMMING POOLS
Ruislip Lido
Forty samples of water were obtained and submitted to the
Central Health Laboratory Colindale, for bacteriological
examination.
Private Swimming Pools
Private swimming pools in the District were regularly
inspected and samples obtained all of which were satisfactory,
FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS 1955
During the year the following works have been carried out
under the above Regulations at food shops, restaurants and
premises where food is prepared stored or sold:-
Hot water installed 3
Sinks waste pipes repaired 2
Accommodation for clothing provided 1
Premises cleansed and re decorated 3
New W.C.S 1
W.C.'s re-decorated 3
Inspection Chamber frame and cover 1
Draining boards renewed 1
Type of Premises | No. in District | Visits Made |
---|---|---|
Restaurants and Cafes | 29 | 129 |
Hostel Canteens | 2 | 2 |
Industrial Canteens | 24 | 27 |
Hospital Canteens | 3 | 9 |
School Canteens | 24 | 40 |
Ice Cream Premises | 97 | 46 |
Licensed Premises | 23 | 16 |
Milk Distribution Premises | 10 | 26 |
Preserved Food Premises | 38 | 15 |
Bakehouses | 5 | 22 |
Bakers | 23 | 51 |
Butchers | 41 | 119 |
Grocers | 79 | 195 |
Wet Fish Premises | 13 | 52 |
Fried Fish Premises | 6 | 37 |
Confectioners | 57 | 25 |
Greengrocers | 40 | 98 |
Food Hawkers Premises | 5 | 10 |
TOTALS | 519 | 919 |