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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
Hammersmith 1923
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Borough of Hammersmith for the year 1923
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The following table gives a summary of the work relating to milk premises, slaughterhouses and ice cream premises:—
| PREMISES. | NUMBER OF PREMISES. | Number of inspections. 1923. | Number of notices 1923. | Number of prosecutions, 1923. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On register at end of 1922 | Added in 1923. | Removed in 1923. | On register at end of 1923. | ||||
| Milk premises | 81 | 3 | — | 84 | 1901 | 13 | 1 |
| Slaughter-houses | 7 | — | — | 7 | 258 | 2 | nil. |
| Ice Cream premises | 114 | 25 | 10 | 129 | 219 | 5 | nil. |
Markets.— There are three markets in the Borough, situate
in Bradmore Lane, Approach Road and Norland Road. These
markets have been the subject of much inspection during the
year, both by the District Inspector concerned and the Inspector
carrying out the requirements of the Food and Drugs Acts.
Whilst certain regulations exist regarding the sale and
preparation for sale of food it is obvious that further powers are
necessary for the control of the sale of food, perhaps more
particularly in the case of markets. Such powers should be
sufficient as to prevent the contamination by dust, flies, &c.
Fried-fish Shops.— The fried-fish shops are regularly and
constantly inspected for the purpose of ensuring conformity
with the By-laws made by the London County Council. At the
same time a careful look-out is kept on the condition of the
fish.
Bakehouses.— The 49 bakehouses in use in the Borough
have been regularly inspected during the year. Thirteen
notices were served relating to various defects, 14 being
complied with.