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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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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85
Bakers 94
Butchers 149
Cafes and Restaurants 296
Canteens 74
Confectioners 318
Delicatessen 14
Fish Shops 87
Greengrocers 180
Grocers 248
Supermarkets 55
'Public House, Off Licenses,
and Clubs, 372
Food Factories and Wholesalers 40
The dealer's licenses issued under Milk (Special Designation) Regulation
1963 were for a period up to five years ending on 31st December, 1970, and
it was necessary to issue new licenses during the year.
The number of milk licenses in force are as follows
| Dealers (Pasteurisers) | 2 |
| Dealers (Ultra Heat Treated) | Nil |
| Dealers (Pre-packed) Untreated | Nil |
| Pasteurised | 223 |
| Sterilised | 184 |
| Ultra Heat Treated | 117 |
There are 122 stalls in recognised street markets in the Borough selling
food and these are kept under surveillance by the Public Health Inspectors.
Inspections are also made under the Food Hygiene (Market Stalls and
Delivery Vehicles) Regulation 1966 of the various itinerant food traders,
mostly selling ice cream, in the Borough.
CONTROL OF DRAINAGE AND PLUMBING WORKS
Drainage and plumbing plans are checked by the Public Health Inspectors
with regard to drainage and other aspects of legislation and this entails consultation
with the Directorate of Civil Engineering and Public Services, owners,
architects, surveyors and builders, and this work has increased particularly in
the conversions of old property.