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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
Inspection of all types of Food Premises
| Analysis of Inspections:— | |
| Complaints | 311 |
| Routine | 2,033 |
| Infectious Disease | 31 |
| Drainage | 181 |
| Rodent Control | 303 |
| New Catering Businesses | 175 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
| 3,036 | |
3,718 re-inspections were made following the above inspections.
CATERING ESTABLISHMENTS
At the end of the year, particulars of 3,105 catering establishments were in the register.
| Summary of inspections:— | |
|---|---|
| Hotels, restaurants, clubs | 3,238 |
| Cafes, teashops, etc | 762 |
| Staff Canteens | 173 |
| Public Houses | 326 |
| 4,499 | |
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936 | 2 |
| Food and Drugs Act, 1955 | 62 |
| Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955 | 62 |
| London County Council (Drainage) Byelaws, 1934 | 1 |
| London County Council (Water Closet) Byelaws, 1930 | 3 |
| 130 |