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Southwark 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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I have received, the following report from Mr. J. A. Syms:—
EATING HOUSES.
Systematic inspection of all premises where meals are served has
been carried out during the year under review and the required standard
of cleanliness maintained.
The following is a summary of the premises under inspection:—
| Restaurants in Licensed Premises | 75 |
| Restaurants in Unlicensed Premises | 24 |
| Coffee Houses | 99 |
| Cafes | 95 |
| Stalls | 15 |
| Other Premises | 22 |
During 1938, 24 Eating Houses have been closed and 12 newly
established or re-opened.
The following facts are revealed by the record cards:—
| Reconstructed. | Improved. | Cleansed. | Refrigerators. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.H. Restaurants | 5 | 2 | 30 | 50 |
| Restaurants | - | 5 | 6 | 22 |
| Coffee Houses | - | 10 | 35 | 54 |
| Cafes | 4 | 6 | 20 | 43 |
| Other Premises | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
FRIED FISH PREMISES.
The number on the register at the end of 1937 was 54. 7 have been
closed during 1938, the total now on the register being 47.
Reconstruction of premises has been carried out in one instance,
but all are equipped with satisfactory methods of holding prepared fish
from the morning until the evening. Fish is invariably bought daily
and no uncooked fish kept over for the following day. Electric potato
peelers are used in most shops.
FISH CURERS' PREMISES.
31 premises were on the register at the end of 1937, 3 have been
closed and the total now registered is 28.
The general standard of cleanliness has been maintained throughout
the year.