Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Annual report for the year ending 25th March, 1899
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destroyed by the persons exposing them for sale. Constant
supervision was exercised over the manufacture and storeage of
Ice Cream, with very satisfactory results. Dr. Hamer, Assistant
Medical Officer of the London County Council, visited the district
and inspected the different places where food is prepared, in
company with one of my Inspectors, and was very satisfied with
what he saw, and the supervision given to the matter by the
Inspectors.
Bakehouses have received frequent and careful inspection,
and when found necessary, orders were served for cleansing and
lime washing. In only one case was it necessary to take proceedings
against the occupier of a bakehouse in the parish, and he
was fined.
The Cow-sheds have been regularly inspected, and all were
found to be kept in a clean condition, and well ventilated.
The Slaughter-houses were inspected, and found in good
condition.
Workshops, Factories, and Laundries have received constant
supervision, with the object of preventing overcrowding, and
enforcing cleanliness, limewashing, ventilation, and sanitary
accommodation for the different sexes.
Systematic inspection of houses has gone on regularly
throughout the year, and Registered Houses let in lodgings have
received more than usual attention, thereby avoiding overcrowding,
and ensuring cleanliness and proper ventilation.
The Sanitary Sub-Committee are to be congratulated on their