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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
Greenwich 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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No formal action was necessary in respect of contraventions of
the Food Hygiene (Markets, Stalls and Delivery Vehicles) Regulations,
1966, and (Amendent) Regulations, 1966.
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
4,401 visits, as a result of which 478 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 Made | No. of Visits | No. of Premises at which Improvements were effected | No. of Improvements effected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterers, Restaurants, etc | 522 | 29 | 165 |
| Grocers, Greengrocers | 262 | 27 | 166 |
| Butchers' Shops | 125 | 14 | 49 |
| Dairies and Milk Distributors | 67 | 7 | 37 |
| Wharves and Factories | 780 | — | — |
| Bakehouses and Bakers' Shops | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Ice Cream Premises, Confectioners, etc. | 112 | 4 | 19 |
| Fried Fish Shops | 112 | 8 | 30 |
| Other Non-Registered Food Premises | 199 | — | — |
| Cooked Meats and Preserved Foods | 437 | * | * |
| Visits Re. Infestations | 167 | — | — |
| „ „ Markets | 316 | — | — |
| „ „ Food Poisoning | 1 | — | — |
| Sampling Visits | 843 | — | — |
| Fair Visits | 28 | — | — |
| School Visits | 40 | — | — |
| Interviews | 285 | — | — |
| Complaints Investigated | 95 | — | — |
| Totals | 4,401 | 91 | 478 |
* Included under Grocers' and Butchers' Shops.
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960
In compliance with Regulations 16 and 19, which deal with the
provision of wash-hand basins and the provision of facilities for
washing food and equipment respectively, the following table gives
details of the fitments introduced into food premises as grouped in
trade categories:—