London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Deptford 1911

Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

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Dairies, Milkshops and Purveyors of Milk.
These premises were kept under constant supervision during
the year. The number on the register at the end of the period
under report was 206. During this period 57 were added and
57 cancelled. The inspections numbered 559, 22 notices being
served.
The cleansing and limewashing of these premises were
carried out as hitherto, and any repairs found necessary were
duly enforced. Corroded cans and measures were prohibited.

The following cases of infectious disease occurred in connection with these premises:—

Scarlet Fever3 cases.
Chicken Pox1 case.
Diphtheria2 cases.
6 cases.

In each instance action was taken in accordance with the
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops Orders, the sale of milk being
prohibited until after disinfection and certification of the
premises by the Medical Officer of Health.
Ice Cream.
These premises received the usual attention during the
season of the year in which the business is carried on, and
where necessary, cleansing, etc., were carried out. In the case
of street barrows, every effort is made to make the vendor
carry a supply of clean water on the barrow ; but, as remarked
in previous reports, the Italian itinerant vendor cannot be
accused of over care in the matter of cleanliness. I am pleased
to report, however, that the number of these barrows shows a
tendency to decrease.
The number of premises on the register at the end of the
period under report was 129; 22 being added and 15 removed.
The number of inspections was 197; 19 notices being
served.