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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ANALYSIS OF WORK CARRIED OUT IN FOOD PREMISES
Food rooms repaired and redecorated | 196 |
Equipment provided or improved | 122 |
Lighting improved | 26 |
Ventilation improved | 26 |
Food cupboards provided | 49 |
Refrigerators provided or repaired | 41 |
Accommodation for clothing improved | 37 |
Wash-hand basins provided or renewed | 41 |
Hot water supplies provided | 45 |
Sinks provided or renewed | 68 |
Sanitary conveniences repaired and redecorated | 67 |
Drainage systems repaired or improved | 35 |
Roofs and gutters repaired | 41 |
Yards repaired and cleansed | 41 |
Accumulation of refuse removed | 66 |
Dustbins provided | 80 |
FOOD SAMPLING
430 formal samples and 760 informal samples were submitted to the
Public Analyst. Of these, 5 and 12 respectively revealed adulteration
or other infringements, as follows:-