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
City of Westminster 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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Nuisances and defective conditions found.
Dirty and dilapidated internally 28
Defective internally 6
Defective drainage 20
Defective floors 8
Preparation tables and equipment worn and insanitary 5
Ventilation insufficient 9
Staff washing facilities, insufficient, unsuitable 7
Fuel, rubbish and other extraneous materials in food
preparation rooms 1
Water closets—
Insufficient 3
Insufficient ventilation and light 3
Defective 6
Dirty and dilapidated 2
Unsuitable 1
Suitable notices 4
Visits for the Purpose of Obtaining Samples and Inspecting Foodstuffs.
| Sampling. | Inspection of Food. | |
|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 3 | 12 |
| Dairies and milkshops | 98 | 123 |
| Fried fish shops | — | — |
| Ice cream premises | 42 | 32 |
| Meat shops and stalls | 9 | 182 |
| Confectioners | 35 | 37 |
| Fruit and greengrocery | 5 | 165 |
| Provision shops | 124 | 516 |
| Other food premises | 173 | 624 |
| Staff canteens | 38 | 44 |
| Hotels, restaurants, clubs | 33 | 132 |
| Cafes, teashops, &c. | 48 | 80 |
| Public houses | 58 | 64 |
| Fish and poultry | 2 | 43 |
| 668 | 2,054 |
Food Sampling.
During the year a total of 1,540 samples were submitted to the City
Council's Public Analysts for chemical analysis. The samples were as
follows:—
Baking powder 5
Bread, rolls, sandwiches, &c 10