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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Clean Air Act, 1956 Section 3(2)
Application for prior approval to the installation of furnaces
Applications received 7
Applications approved 7
Applications refused Nil
Clean Air Act, 1956 Section 3(3)
Notification of Intention to Instal
New Furnaces 30
Oiled-Fired 30
Gas-Fired 10
Clean Air Act, 1968 Section 6
Application for approval of chimney height
Applications received 4
Applications approved 4
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Inspections and Supervision of Food
Premises
During the year 5025 inspections were made at food premises, stalls,
and markets; and at 255 of these conditions contraventing the Food Hygiene
(General) Regulations were found.
No exemption certificates were granted by the Council in connection
with the Regulations during the year.
A list showing the number and type of premises in the Borough where food is sold, stored, and prepared, is given below:-
| No. of premises fitted to comply with Reg. 16 | No. of premises fitted to comply with Reg. 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses (level) | 24 | 24 |
| Bakehouses (basement) | 1 | 1 |
| Bakers'retail shops | 60 | 60 |
| Biscuit manufacturers | 1 | 1 |
| Butchers | 112 | 112 |
| Cafes & Restaurants | 270 | 270 |
| Canteens and Clubs | 223 | 223 |
| Chemists | 69 | 69 |
| Chocolate manufacturers | 1 | 1 |
| Confectioners (sweetshops) | 335 | 335 |
| Fishmongers (wet and fried) | 58 | 58 |
| Fruiterers & greengrocers | 132 | 132 |
| Fruit drinks (bottling) | 2 | 2 |
| Grocers and provisions | 366 | 366 |
| Honey refiner | 1 | 1 |
| Ice cream manufacturers | 3 | 3 |
| Jellied eels and pies (manufacture and sale) | 6 | 6 |
| Milk processing depots | 2 | 2 |
| Off licences | 102 | 6 |
| Public houses | 159 | 159 |
| Sweet manufacturers | 3 | 3 |
| Wine bottling | 2 | 2 |
| Wholesale food stores | 45 | 45 |
There are no poultry processing premises within the Borough.
B. 19