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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
Southwark 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The following bakehouses were reported as being in a satisfactory condition:—
| 386, Walworth Road | Above ground | 3 times |
| 61, Westmoreland Road | do. | twice |
| 176, East Street | do. | 3 times |
| 63, Finchley Road | do. | twice |
| 146, Old Kent Road | do. | once |
| 34, Portland Street | Underground | 4 times |
| 68, Alvey Street | do. | 4 do. |
| The Maltina Bakeries, Ltd., | ||
| 61, Webber Street | Factory | 3 do. |
| J. Sainsbury, 11, Stamford Street | do. | 4 do. |
Particulars of Bakehouses: —
| Position of. | Total Number. | Not in use. | Reported satisfactory. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above ground | 63 | 14 | 5 |
| Underground | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Factories | 5 | — | 2 |
| Total | 104 | 18 | 9 |
Two Bakehouses were discontinued during the year and the ovens
demolished.
BUTTER AND MARGARINE FACTORIES, &c.
12 inspections were made, and no nuisances were discovered.
The limewashing and cleaning was carried out as required.
6 samples of Butter were procured and submitted to the Public
Aualyst, who certified them as genuine.
TOTAL INSPECTIONS DURING 1926.
| Premises. | No. of Inspections. | Notices. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimation. | Statutory. | ||
| Milkshops | 1739 | 14 | - |
| Bakehouses | 467 | 43 | — |
| Tripe Boilers | 4 | — | — |
| Fat Melters | 4 | — | — |
| Butter Factories | 12 | — | — |
| Total | 2226 | 57 | — |