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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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HYGIENE OF FOOD
Catering Establishments
Following the initial total survey of catering establishments
throughout the Borough during 1950 and 195l, constant observation
was maintained until such sanitary defects as had been discovered
were remedied.
Details of these inspections and the subsequent action and improvements are as follows:-
| Public Houses | Cafes etc. | Canteens | Clubs | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of premises visited | 10 | 97 | 33 | 4 | 144 |
| Number of visits made | 10 | 136 | 50 | 5 | 201 |
| Number of premises satisfactory | 10 | 63 | 22 | 2 | 97 |
| Number of premises not wholly satisfactory | - | 34 | 11 | 2 | 47 |
| Preliminary Notices served | - | 2 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Preliminary Notices complied with | - | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
| Clean Food Letters sent | - | 20 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
| Clean Food Letters complied with | - | 11 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| Verbal Notices given | - | 10 | 6 | - | 16 |
| Verbal Notices complied with | - | 8 | 6 | - | 14 |
| Special Letters sent | - | 2 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Special Letters complied with | - | 2 | 1 | - | 3 |
Improvements carried out as a result of action taken:-
Walls and ceilings cleansed 37
Walls and ceilings repaired 7
Floors repaired, cleansed 5
Walls glazed tiled 2
Sinks renewed 4
Hot water supply installed 1
Dustbins supplied 1
Sink waste to soil drain provided 1
Improved ventilation-extractor fans fixed 2
Provision of soap and towels obtained 2
Yard paving repaired 1
Leaky roof repaired 1
Covering for food display provided 2
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