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 Willesden]
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In a number of instances the provision for cleansing is not satisfactory.
Washing of milk vessels is done in troughs or tubs with
water not at boiling temperature. The domestic copper is still in use
in some of the older milkshops.
Of total persons selling milk, 58 or 40 per cent, sell other commodities,
usually in general shops where a miscellaneous assortment of
articles is kept for sale.
Defects found usually consist of want of cleansing of walls, and
defective paving ; in two instances defective drains were remedied ; in
one a choked drain was discovered.
The following table gives details of proceedings taken during the
year:—
Nature of Contravention. | Locality. | Date of summons | Result. |
---|---|---|---|
Omitting to store rags in proper metal vessels with tight-fitting covers (Three summonses issued) | Brett Road | Mar. 18 | Fined 15s. |
Allowing premises to be in a state injurious to health. | Cambridge Road | Mar. 18 | Ordered to comply within one month. Fined 10s. & costs. |
Exposing in a public place a person who was suffering from scarlet fever. | Cholmondeloy Avenue | Oct. 7 | Fined £1 and costs. |