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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 1957
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1957
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BAKEHOUSES
These premises require constant cleansing and vigilant supervision. There is no excuse for the employment of personnel of low
grade intelligence to carry out the cleansing of machinery and
utensils.
Both the district and food inspectors are ready and willing to
advise on such problems as arise. Shortages of staff or lack of facilities are no excuse for the unsatisfactory manner in which many of
these premises are run. During the year, some owners were warned
of the consequences if their attitude of indifference did not show
radical change.
Often the unwelcome publicity which attends a Court appearance is a more satisfactory stimulant to better management than the
actual fines imposed.
FACTORY BAKEHOUSES
There are nine factory bakehouses in use, all of them situated
above ground.
HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1957:—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 10,478 | 16,218 | 10 | – |
| Trade Refuse to Barge | 4,584 | 6,810 | 15 | – |
| Street and Open Markets Refuse to Barge | 955 | 498 | – | – |
| Totals | 16,017 | 23,527 | 5 | – |
OFFENSIVE TRADES The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:—
| Fellmongers | 3 |
| Glue and size makers | 1 |
| Dresser of Fur Skins | 4 |
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
During the year 7 licences to keep a pet shop were granted.
Three of these were in respect of stalls in market places.
Inspections are made to ensure that the terms of the licence are
complied with.