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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Table I.
WILLESDEN HYGIENIC FOOD COMMITTEE, Improvements Effected following Inspections for Certificates.
Walls and Ceilings Cleansed | Walls and Ceilings Redecorated | Lighting Improved | Ventilation Improved | Constant Hot Water Provided | Hand Washing Facilities Improved | Sanitary Accommodation Improved | Unprotected Foods Covered | Unsatisfactory Clothing Improved | Equipment and Storage | Towels made Satisfactory | Total Improvements made | |
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Bakers | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 |
Butchers | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | 5 | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 29 |
Cafes, etc | 6 | 6 | - | 3 | 6 | 9 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 8 | 46 |
Grocers | 4 | 5 | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 24 |
Ice Cream and Sweets | - | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 12 |
Fish Shops | 3 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 |
Greengrocers | 3 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 9 |
Totals | 20 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 134 |
Table II
WILLESDEN HYGIENIC FOOD COMMITTEE Report on Applications for Registration from March 16th—December 31st, 1949
Number of Applications received | 263 |
Number of Premises Registered and Certificates issued | 195 |
Number of Applications deferred or refused | 68 |
Summary:
Trade | Number in Borough | Applications Received | Approved and Certificate Issued | Deferred or Refused |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bakehouses | 36 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
Butchers | 118 | 28 | 20 | 8 |
Cafes and Restaurants | 450 | 59 | 41 | 18 |
Dairies | 105 | 8 | 8 | - |
Fishmongers and Fish-fryers | 49 | 20 | 14 | 6 |
Greengrocers and Fruiterers | 127 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Grocers and General Stores | 434 | 86 | 69 | 17 |
Ice Cream and Sweetshops | 435 | 39 | 32 | 7 |
Totals | 1,754 | 263 | 195 | 68 |