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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
Lambeth 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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The number of food premises by type of business is as follows:-
| No. of premises | No. fitted to comply with Reg. 16 | No. to which Reg. 19 applies | No. fitted to comply with Reg. 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greengrocery and fruit | 192 | 192 | 192 | 192 |
| Grocer and provisions | 352 | 352 | 164 | 164 |
| Fish shops, wet, dry and fried | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| Bakers and bakehouses | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Butchers | 128 | 128 | 129 | 128 |
| Confectioners | 325 | 325 | 119 | 119 |
| Restaurants, cafes, canteens and clubs | 256 | 256 | 256 | 256 |
| Dairies | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Delicatessen | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Food factories and warehouses | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Public houses and off-licences | 310 | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| Milk distributors | 456 | 456 | Nil | Nil |
| Ice cream premises | 605 | 605 | 81 | 81 |
| Preserved food premises | 220 | 220 | 220 | 220 |
SAMPLING OF FOOD AND DRUGS
Chemical .Analysis
300 samples were procured formally 93 of which were milk, and 1,698 were
procured informally.
Set out below is a table of samples reported by the Public Analyst to be
adulterated or otherwise unsatisfactory, showing action in each case
Formal Samples
Article Result of Analysis Action taken
Smoked Saith
Contained non-permited
preservative
Letter sent - stock used up
Vodka Deficient in alcohol Sample repeated - genuine
Rum Deficient in alcohol Sample repeated - genuine