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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
Paddington 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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| Bakers and cake shops | 31 | (34) |
| Butchers | 53 | (56) |
| Confectioners | 129 | (127) |
| Chemists | 39 | (41) |
| Fishmongers | 14 | (14) |
| Fried fish shops | 13 | (13) |
| Grocers | 29 | (42) |
| General shops | 23 | (27) |
| Provision stores | 118 | (114) |
| Domestic stores | 15 | (19) |
| Corn chandlers | 3 | (3) |
| Greengrocers and fruiterers | 72 | (76) |
| Public Houses | 96 | (99) |
| Cider Houses | 1 | (1) |
| Off licences | 53 | (55) |
| Restaurants and cafes | 131 | (138) |
During the year 2,390 (2,451) visits were paid to food shops
by the Food Inspectors.
Canteens.—There are approximately 30 canteens of various
sizes in the Borough.
Wholesale food stores.—There are 18 (17) wholesale food stores
in the Borough.
Food factories.—There are 7 (9) food factories in the Borough
including 1 (2) ice cream factory.
Sampling.—During the year 500 (500) samples were submitted
to the Public Analyst for examination. Prosecutions in respect of
samples are reported under " Legal Proceedings." The report
of the Public Analyst will be found as an appendix.
| Grade 1 | 22 |
| Grade 2 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | — |
| Grade 4 | — |
Twenty-four (58) samples of milk were examined and all conformed
to the standards required by the Milk Regulations.
Street Traders.—The Council have licenced 7 (7) coffee stalls,
21 (21) fruit and vegetable stalls and 2 (2) ice-cream stalls.
| Tuberculin Tested | 105 | (115) |
| Pasteurised | 130 | (113) |
| Sterilised | 124 | (127) |