London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Lewisham 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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FOOD COMPLAINTS
Food complaints numbering 236 were received from members of the
public during the year.
In 9 instances legal proceedings were taken under the Food and Drugs
Act, resulting in fines totalling £253.
With a number of complaints where legal proceedings might have been
appropriate, action was not possible owing to the unsatisfactory
nature of the evidence. In other cases this was due to the
unwillingness of complainants to appear in court. The remainder
were dealt with informally by contact with the firms concerned.
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1960
The following table gives details of food premises grouped in categories of trade carried on in them and showing the number fitted to comply with regulation 16 (provision of wash-hand basins) and with regulation 19 (facilities for washing food and equipment) of the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1960.
| Type of premises | Number of premises | Number provided with wash-hand basins | Number with facilities for washing food and equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grocers and multiple grocers | 301 | 301 | 301 |
| Greengrocers | 127 | 125 | not applicable |
| Bakers | 84 | 84 | 34 |
| Butchers | 142 | 142 | 142 |
| Confectioners | 299 | 299 | not applicable |
| Catering Establishments | 390 | 390 | 390 |
| Fish shops | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Fried fish shops | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Public houses | 163 | 163 | 163 |
| Off licences | 87 | 87 | not applicable |
PHARMACY AND POISONS
The names of 12 persons were entered on the Council's list of
persons entitled to sell poisons in Part II of the poisons
list and the names of 106 persons previously registered were
retained on the register. 125 visits were paid by the public
health inspectors in connection with the granting and renewal of
the licences.
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