London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Southwark 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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received systematic inspection and close supervision during the
year, and a satisfactory standard has been maintained.
REGISTRATION OF FOOD PREMISES (Food and Drugs Act, 1955)
There are now 86 premises registered under Section 16 of the
above Act for the purpose of the Preparation or Manufacture of
Sausages or Potted, Pressed, Pickled or Preserved Food intended
for sale.
FOOD SHOPS
| Public houses | 123 |
| Cafes | 107 |
| Factory canteens | 123 |
| Butchers | 57 |
| Fish shops(wet and dry) and fried fish shops | 34 |
| Bakehouses | 12 |
| Greengrocers | 54 |
| Grocers | 143 |
| Ice-cream dealers and manufacturers | 292 |
| Schools providing food | 50 |
| Milk distributors | 144 |
ANALYSIS OF WORK CARRIED OUT IN FOOD PREMISES
| Food rooms repaired and redecorated | 123 |
| Equipment provided or improved | 112 |
| Lighting improved | 54 |
| Ventilation improved | 62 |
| Food cupboards provided | 73 |
| Refrigerators provided or repaired | 91 |
| Accommodation for clothing improved | 64 |
| Wash-hand basins provided or renewed | 60 |
| Hot water supplies provided | 82 |
| Sinks provided or renewed | 82 |
| Sanitary conveniences repaired and redecorated | 66 |
| Drainage systems repaired or improved | 29 |
| Roof and gutters repaired | 31 |
| Yards repaired and cleaned | 98 |
| Accumulation of refuse removed | 108 |
| Dustbins provided | 95 |
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