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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
Hammersmith 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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| No.of premises fitted to comply with Reg.16 | No.of premises fitted to comply with Reg.19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses (level) | 23 | 23 |
| Bakehouses (basement) | 1 | 1 |
| Bakers' retail shops | 61 | 61 |
| Biscuit manufacturers | 1 | 1 |
| Butchers | 115 | 115 |
| Cafes and restaurants | 268 | 268 |
| Canteens and clubs | 226 | 226 |
| Chemists | 71 | 71 |
| Chocolate manufacturer | 1 | 1 |
| Confectioners (sweetshops) | 347 | 347 |
| Fishmongers (wet and fried) | 55 | 55 |
| Fruiters and greengrocers | 143 | 143 |
| Fruit drinks (bottling) | 2 | 2 |
| Grocers and provisions | 378 | 378 |
| Honey refiner | 1 | 1 |
| Ice cream manufacturers | 2 | 2 |
| Jellied eels and pies (manufacture and sale) | 6 | 6 |
| Milk processing depots | 2 | 2 |
| Off licences | 103 | 6 |
| Public houses | 162 | 162 |
| Sweet manufacturers | 3 | 3 |
| Wine bottling | 2 | 2 |
| Wholesale food stores | 44 | 44 |
| 2017 | 1920 |
There are no poultry processing premises within the Borough.
Food & Drugs Act 1955
A large quantity of food which, although unsound, did not call for
action under Section 9 was volpntarily surrendered. During the year 70
complaints were received from members of the general public in connection
with food purchased in the Borough.
Bacteriological Examination of Food
The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination
by the Public Health Laboratory Service:-
Ice Cream 22
Milk 45
Ice Cream
Ice cream is manufactured at two premises in the Borough.
During the year 22 samples were taken for bacteriological examination
and the Methylene Blue test by the Public Health Laboratory Service.
The Methylene Blue test is recommended by the Ministry of Health
as a guide for ascertaining the bacteriological cleanliness of the icecream,
the time taken to decolourise Methylene Blue being recorded and
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