Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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(vi) Failing to keep clean the walls, floor, windows and
woodwork of a food room.
Total fines £35. Costs £3.3s.0d.
5). (i) Failing to maintain the food preparation table in such
good order, repair and condition as to enable it to be
thoroughly cleaned.
(ii) Failing to refrain from spitting.
(iii) Failing to affix and maintain a clearly legible notice
requesting users to wash their hands after using the
sanitary convenience.
(iv) Failing to provide and maintain for the wash-hand basin
an adequate supply of hot water.
(v) Failing to provide and maintain a supply of soap, a nail
brush and clean towel.
(vi) Failing to provide and maintain bandages, dressings and
antiseptic for first-aid treatment.
Total fines £30. Costs £5.0s.0d.
6). (i) Failing to keep clean the serving counter of stall.
(ii) Failing to provide and maintain an adequate supply of
clean and wholesome water.
(iii) Failing to provide and maintain a supply of soap, a nail
brush and clean towel.
(iv) Failing to keep clean the basins, pails and cloths used
in the food business.
Total fines £4. Costs £1.0s.0d.
Unsound Food
During the year under review the Public Health Inspectors
examined and took appropriate action in relation to unsound food
on 101 occasions. Details of the food together with quantities
are set out as follows:-
Tons Cwts. Lbs.
Tinned Ham 81 16 14¾
Other Tinned Meat 5 33¾
Carcase Meat 62¼
Carrots 5 60
Various 14
82 7 72¾
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