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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CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
There are 433 catering establishments in the Borough. These
include riverside snack bars, cafes, coffee stalls, mobile snack bars,
public house restaurants, and industrial canteens. All have received
systematic inspection and close supervision during the year, and a
satisfactory standard has been maintained.
REGISTRATION OF FOOD PREMISES (Food and Drugs
Act, 1938)
There are now 91 premises (an increase of 3) registered for the
purpose of the Preparation or Manufacture of Sausages or Potted,
Pressed, Pickled or Preserved Food intended for Sale.
Two premises (an increase of 1) are registered for the purpose of
Wholesale Dealing in Margarine and one for Butter Blending and
Packeting.
ANALYSIS OF WORK CARRIED OUT IN FOOD PREMISES
Yards cleansed 40
Walls and Ceilings repaired 147
Kitchens, Sculleries, Food Stores, and Dining Rooms, redecorated
and cleansed 204
Roofs and Gutters repaired or renewed 16
Shelves and Cupboards cleansed 113
Floors repaired or renewed 71
Staircase risers and treads repaired or renewed 30
Hot water supplies provided 49
Waste pipes provided and repaired 49
Drains unstopped 14
Drains repaired 16
Dustbins provided 45
Dampness remedied 30
Water-closets provided 3
Water-closets repaired or renewed 56
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 42
Seats to water-closets repaired or renewed 8
Walls and Ceilings to water-closets redecorated and cleansed 100
Artificial lighting provided 18
Refrigerators repaired or renewed 11
Food cupboards provided 41
Covering provided for cakes and sandwiches 68
Cooking apparatus repaired or renewed 21
Utensils cleansed 113
Ventilation provided 20
Sinks provided 35
Miscellaneous 165
Total 1,525