London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Southwark 1915

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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The following defects were discovered by the Inspector, who found
it necessary to serve 35 intimation notices in order to obtain the abatement
of the nuisances complained of
Walls dirty 16 cases
Ceilings dirty 14 „
Floors dirty 11 „
Utensils dirty 1 „
Flour store dirty 16 „
Animals in bakehouse 1 „
Floors defective 6 „
Ceilings defective 4 „
Walls defective 1 ,,
Food not properly stored 2 ,,
Yard dirty 1 „
Defective ventilation shaft 1 „
Damp walls 1 ,,
Defective drain 1 „
Total 76 cases
All the above-mentioned nuisances were remedied.
Each bakehouse was limewashed or the walls washed at least twice
during the year,
Certificates have been granted during the year to the undermentioned
bakehouses:—
Above-Ground Bakehouses.
176, East street 386, Walworth road
285, Tabard street
Underground Bakehouses.
68, Alvey street 21, Ontario Street
195, Great Dover street 119, Walworth road
167, Manor place
MARGARINE FACTORIES AND STORES.
8 inspections of these premises were made. The following defects
were found:—
Defective drain 1 case
Dirty yard 1 ,,
Total 2 cases
Limewashing was carried out when required.