Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Particulars of Bakehouses:—
Position of. TotalNumber. Not in use. Reported satisfactory.
Above ground 65 14 4
Underground 36 4 2
Factories 5 — 2
Total 106 18 8
BUTTER AND MARGARINE FACTORIES, &c.
28 inspections were made, 24 of Butter Factories and 4 premises of
wholesale dealers in Margarine.
The following nuisances were discovered and remedied, 1 intimation
notice being served:—
Defective paving 1 case
Dirty walls 1 case
Dirty ceiling 1 case
Other insanitary conditions 4 cases
Total 7 cases
The limewashing and cleaning was carried out as required.
One new Butter Factory was started and duly registered.
One new Butter Factory changed occupation, the new occupiers
being registered as such.
13 samples of Butter were procured and submitted to the Public
Analyst, who certified them as genuine.
One wholesale dealer in Margarine was registered.