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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
Southall 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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Food Hygiene
Food & Drugs Act, 1955
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955-1956
Although the general standard of food premises in the Borough continues to be good,
it was necessary in two cases to take proceedings for contravention of the Food Hygiene
(General) Regulations. Fines totalling £25.0.0 were imposed, plus costs of £5.5.0.
The following table shows details of deficiencies which were found and remedied in food premises.
| Contraventions | Found | Remedied |
|---|---|---|
| Articles/Equipment not kept clean | 5 | 5 |
| Articles/Equipment not in good order | — | — |
| Containers not protected from contamination | — | — |
| Food so placed as to involve risk of contamination | 6 | 6 |
| Food placed within 18 inches of ground and not adequately protected | 2 | 2 |
| Waterclosets not kept clean and in efficient order | 2 | 2 |
| Insufficient lighting and ventilation to water closets | 4 | 4 |
| Absence of "Wash your hands" notices in water closets | 4 | 4 |
| Absence of suitable and sufficient wash hand basins | — | — |
| Absence of hot water at a suitably controlled temperature over wash hand basins | - | - |
| Absence of soap, nail brushes, clean towels, etc. near wash hand basins | 2 | 2 |
| Absence of First-aid materials | 3 | 1 |
| Absence of suitable and sufficient sinks for the washing of food and equipment | - | - |
| Absence of hot water at a suitably controlled temperature over sink | - | - |
| Absence of soap, clean cloths, etc. at sink | 2 | 2 |
| Lack of accommodation for clothing | — | — |
| Walls, floors, etc. not kept clean | 3 | 5 |
| Walls, floors, etc. not kept in good order | 3 | 2 |
| Covered receptacle for refuse not provided | — | — |
| Accumulations of refuse, etc | 1 | 1 |
| Rodent infestations | 5 | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | 2 |
| Totals | 46 | 41 |
Unsound Food
The following table shows items of unsound food which were investigated during the
year, and the action taken.
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