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

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Southwark 1917

[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 25 intimation notices in order to obtain the abatement
of the nuisances complained of:—
Walls dirty 21 cases
Ceilings dirty 19 ,,
Floors dirty 4 ,,
Flour store dirty 6 ,,
Floor defective 2 ,,
Oven front dirty 4 ,,
Utensils dirty 1 case
Dog kept in bakehouse 1 ,,
Total 58 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 195, Great Dover street
Underground Bakehouses.
68, Alvey street 167, Manor place
195, Great Dover street 119, Walworth road
BUTTER AND MARGARINE FACTORIES AND STORES.
27 inspections of these premises were made. The following defects
were found:—
Floor dirty 3 cases
General dirty conditions 2 ,,
Total 5 cases
Two intimation notices were served.
Limewashing was carried out when required.