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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
Bermondsey 1953
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1953
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SECTION 14, FOOD & DRUGS ACT AND DAIRIES
| Inspections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Premises | 169 | 121 |
| Preserved Food, etc. | 79 | 226 |
| Dairies | 4 | 24 |
DISPOSAL OF UNSOUND FOOD
Condemned food suitable for animal feeding is disposed of for
this purpose under supervision.
Condemned food for destruction is collected by Council's van
and barged with household refuse.
FOOD PREMISES AND TYPES OF BUSINESS
| Restaurants, cafes and snack bars | 116 |
| Factory Canteens | 111 |
| Groceries and Provisions | 70 |
| Butchers | 49 |
| Greengrocers and Fruiterers | 43 |
| Fishmongers | 38 |
| Bakers | 31 |
| Confectioners | 35 |
| Public Houses:— | |
| (a) Selling food | 114 |
| (b) Not selling food | 39 |
| Food Factories | 178 |
| Wholesale Food Stores | 115 |
| Food Wharves and Depots | 53 |