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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
Camberwell 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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It was ascertained that the hulk from which Sample No. 8 was
obtained was manufactured outside the area of this Borough. The
result of the examination was therefore communicated to the
Medical Officer of Health of the Borough within whose area the
article was made.
As a result of enquiries made in this quarter, information was
received to the effect that in all probability the bacteriological
content of this ice cream was due to the butter used in the manufacture.
Samples Nos. 4 and 5 were also examined for the presence of
organisms of the Enteric Group, but were not found.
Food Premises.
| Number of premises used for the preparation of sausages and preservation of meat | 176 |
| Number of premises used for the purpose of the preparation or cooking of food | 272 |
| Premises on Register December 1933 | 448 |
Bakehouses. The following table provides information of the number and description of the bakehouses in the Borough.
| Total number of Bakehouses on Register, 1933 | Above Ground 91 | 133 |
|---|---|---|
| Underground 42 | ||
| Total number of Underground Bakehouses in use included in above | 38 | |
| Visits made to Bakehouses during year | 278 | |
| Notices served | 87 | |
| Notices compiled with | 87 | |
| Number of Factory Bakehouses above ground | 58 | |
| Number of Factory Bakehouses underground | 23 | |
| Number of Workshop Bakehouses above ground | 33 | |
| Number of Workshop Bakehouses underground | 19 | |
Butcher Shops and Meat Stalls.
The 176 butcher shops and 3 meat stalls in the Borough were
regularly inspected with a view to the enforcement of the Public
Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924, which deal with marking, protection
from contamination, and transport and handling of meat.
During the year it was necessary to serve 38 notices for contraventions
of these Regulations.
Fish Curers.
At the end of 1933 there were 51 premises at which the curing
offish was carried on. 246 visits were made by the Food Inspector
to these premises and 12 notices were served for insanitary conditions.