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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
Kensington and Chelsea 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955 - INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
This is the principal Act for controlling the composition,
labelling, fitness and hygienic handling of food. The Food Hygiene
(General) Regulations, 1960, and the Food Hygiene (Markets, Stalls and
Delivery Vehicles) Regulations, 1966 are the principal instruments
for enforcing good food hygiene practice.
Premises Registered under Section 16, Food & Drugs Act 1955
For the sale, or the manufacture for the
purpose of sale, of ice-cream or the storage
of ice-cream intended for sale 302
For the preparation or manufacture of
sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or
preserved food intended for sale 108
The following table shows the number of inspections made of the various types of food premises in the borough during the year:-
| Food Premises | Number of Premises | Number of Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Bake houses | 23 | 5 |
| Butchers | 117 | 53 |
| Bread and Cake shops | 156 | 27 |
| Greengrocers | 127 | 58 |
| Confectioners | 213 | 24 |
| Cafes, restaurants, Public Houses, etc. | 987 | 1662 |
| Clubs | 140 | 36 |
| Fishmongers and fried fish shops | 39 | 20 |
| General provision shops | 337 | 271 |
| Street markets -Stalls | 103 | 494 |
| Storage premises | 55 | 1 |
| Wholesale warehouses Other food premises | 6 | 3 |
| including off-licences | 148 | 227 |