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City of Westminster 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]

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Factories Act, 1937
Section 54—Basement Bakehouses
Certificates of Suitability in respect of six basement bakehouses were
renewed during the year. This was on the occasion of the quinquennial
review. All were inspected and found to be suitable for use as regards
construction, height, light, ventilation, and other hygienic aspects.
Two other premises which had previously been used as basement bakehouses,
were formally removed from the Register. One had been
demolished, and the other vacated and baking discontinued.
Section 110—Outworkers
Number of outworkers (includes 1,601 workers living in areas
outside the City) 2,660
(See Appendix II to this Report.)

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955

Inspections of all types of Food Premises

Analysis of Inspections:—
Complaints341
Routine1,909
Infectious Disease17
Drainage106
Rodent Control271
New Catering Businesses166
Miscellaneous2
2,812

3,621 re-inspections were made following the above inspections.