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Greenwich 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Blackheath Fair
At Easter, Whitsun and the August Bank Holiday, many
thousands of Londoners from this and adjacent Boroughs once
again availed themselves of the opportunity of making a visit to this
source of entertainment.
In all, inspectors made 14 visits to the fair during these holiday
periods, but in no instance was action required.
Street Traders
During the year 28 applications were made to the Town Clerk
from street traders engaged in the retailing of articles of food. The
applications were approved and licences granted.
No formal action was necessary in respect of contraventions of
Regulations 26 to 28 of the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations,
1960.
Premises used for the purpose of storing articles of food intended
for sale by street traders were kept under regular supervision
by the Food Inspectors.
Supervision of Premises Including Factories where Food is prepared
To these establishments, the Public Health Inspectors made
3.402 visits, as a result of which 332 improvements were effected.

The following table is a statistical record of the major portion of the duties performed and inspections undertaken during the year:-

Premises Inspected or Visits MadeNo. of VisitsNo. of Premises at which Improvements were effectedNo. of Improvements effected
Caterers, Restaurants, etc.45954134
Grocers, Greengrocers2091132
Butchers' Shops92822
Dairies and Milk Distributors1637
Wharves and Factories760
Bakehouses and Bakers' Shops1624
Ice Cream Premises, Confectioners, etc2121414
Fried Fish Shops43527
Other Non-Registered Food Premises1351839
Cooked Meats and Preserved Foods952753
Visits Re. Infestations116
„ „ Markets311
„ „ Food Poisoning Sampling Visits1
564
Fair Visits14
School Visits79
Interviews210
Complaints Investigated70
Totals3,402142332