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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

Wandsworth 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

Greengrocers271
Fishmongers78
Fish fryers62
Bakehouses60
Grocers652
Off Licences98
Public Houses152
Stalls154
2,776

Table: The amount of work completed during 1958 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details

The amount of work completed during 1958 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details

Wash hand basins provided180
Sinks provided68
Provision of hot water over sink and wash hand basin66
Accommodation for clothing provided22
Soap, Towel and Nailbrush10
First Aid Materials provided12
Premises repaired or redecorated145
Adequate protection for open food32
Notices to employees51
Dustbins12
W.C. Accommodation37
Smoking4

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Shops Act, 1950
One application for a certificate of exemption was granted in
respect of the absence of a sanitary convenience due to restricted
accommodation.
Milk Supply
The Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949—1954
These Regulations came into force on 1st October, 1949, and
require local authorities to keep a register of all persons carrying
on the trade of distributor in their district and of all premises
within their district which are used as dairies, not being dairy farms.