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Southwark 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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75
NOXIOUS TRADES.
There are two premises in the Borough upon which noxious
businesses or trades are carried on.
The following are the premises:—
| Situation of Premises. | Description of Business. | Name of Occupiers. |
|---|---|---|
| 24 and 25, Great Suffolk Street | Tripe boilers | J. Martin |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat melters , | J. Ewen & Son |
Eight inspections of these premises were made during the year. No
nuisance was discovered.
The periodical process of limewashing and cleansing was duly carried
out.
COWSHEDS.
No cows are being kept in the Borough at the present time.
BAKEHOUSES.
During the year 467 inspections were made of the various bakehouses
and factories.
The following defects were discovered and 43 intimation notices
served in order to obtain the abatement of the nuisances complained
of:—
Dirty utensils 8 cases
Dirty ceilings 31 cases
Dirty walls 30 cases
Dirty floors 9 cases
Food or flour store dirty 21 cases
Dirty baking room 5 cases
Defective walls 1 case
Defective floors 7 cases
Defective utensils 1 case
Defective ceilings 2 cases
Animals in bakehouse 1 case
Other insanitary conditions 24 cases
Total 140 cases
All the above-mentioned nuisances were remedied.
Each bakehouse was limewashed or the walls washed as required.