London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Southwark 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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The only complaint received was in respect of a machine on the
forecourt of a shop. The complaint alleged misuse of the machine by
lads and following representations the machine was taken away.
FOOD SHOPS
Public houses 171
Cafes 123
Factory canteens 109
Butchers 63
Fish shops (wet and dry) and fried fish shops 39
Bakehouses 15
Greengrocers 57
Grocers 127
Ice-cream dealers and manufacturers 306
Schools providing food 50
Milk distributors 147
ANALYSIS OF WORK CARRIED OUT IN FOOD PREMISES
Food rooms repaired and redecorated 153
Equipment provided or improved 189
Lighting improved 76
Ventilation improved 96
Food cupboards provided 102
Refrigerators provided or repaired 69
Accommodation for clothing improved 88
Wash-hand basins provided or renewed 79
Hot water supplies provided 73
Sinks provided or renewed 102
Sanitary conveniences repaired and redecorated 139
Drainage systems repaired or improved 32
Roofs and gutters repaired 52
Yards repaired and cleansed 85
Accumulation of refuse removed 105
Dustbins provided 98