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Southwark 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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71
NOXIOUS TRADES.
There are four 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 & 25, Gt. Suffolk St | Tripe boilers | J. Martin |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Pat melters | J. Ewen & Son |
| Harrow Street | Skin Dressers | Messrs. Leeding & Co. |
| Wansey Street Works | Soap Boilers | J. Lewnian (not being used at present). |
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 454 inspections were made of the various bakehouses
and factories.
The following defects were discovered and 27 intimation and
1 statutory notices were served in order to obtain the abatement of the
nuisances complained of:—
Dirty utensils 3 cases
Dirty ceilings 18 cases
Dirty walls 17 cases
Dirty floors 5 cases
Pood or flour store dirty 26 cases
Dirty baking room 4 cases
Defective walls 1 case
Defective floors 2 cases
Defective utensils 1 case
Defective ceilings 3 cases
Defective paving 1 case
Other insanitary conditions 26 cases
Total 107 cases
All the above-mentioned nuisances were remedied.
Each bakehouse was limewashed or the walls washed as required.