London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Greenwich 1971

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

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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 Improve-ments were effectedNo. of Improve-ments effected
Caterers, Restaurants, etc56436112
Grocers, Greengrocers285611
Butchers' Shops146823
Dairies and Milk Distributors932251
Wharves and Factories1,791-
Bakehouses and Bakers' Shops28611
Ice Cream Premises, Confectioners,etc1563175
Fried Fish Shops70510
Other Non-Registered Food Premises204414
Cooked Meats and Preserved Foods3992665
Visits Re. Infestations117_
„ „ Markets255
„ „ Food Poisoning3
Sampling Visits593
Fair Visits16_
School Visits64
Interviews357
Complaints Investigated119
Totals5,260144372

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:—

Type of PremisesNo. of PremisesNo. pro-vided with wash-hand basinsNo. with facilities for washing food and equipment
Cafes, Restaurants, etc387387387
Grocers343343343
Greengrocers149149Not applicable
Butchers142142142
Bakers737373
Confectioners286286Not applicable
Fish Shops777777
Public Houses214214214
Off Licences5959Not applicable