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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 1968

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

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Table: TABLE 1PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS SOLD, STORED OR PREPARED

TABLE 1

PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS SOLD, STORED OR PREPARED

NumberNo. fitted to comply with Regn. 16No. to which Regn. 19 appliesNo. fitted to comply with Regn. 19
Bakehouses23232323
Bakers and confectioners479456362251
Butchers163157163163
Chemists41414141
Dairies and milk depots9999
Fish friers59575959
Fishmongers34343434
Food factories19191919
Greengrocers189189189152
Grocers498498498491
Ice-cream manufacturers14131414
Market stalls163———
Off licences1421363131
Public houses168162168168
Restaurants, cafes and canteens458452458458
Totals2,4592,2462,0681,913

Table: TABLE 2VISITS TO FOOD PREMISES

TABLE 2

VISITS TO FOOD PREMISES

Bakehouses294
Butchers' shops596
Confectioners' shops318
Dairies and milk depots21
Fishmongers' shops69
Fried-fish shops202
Greengrocers' shops316
Grocers' shops1,560
Ice-cream premises335
Market stalls417
Restaurant kitchens1,187
Other premises293
5,608

Table: TABLE 3WORK COMPLETED TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

TABLE 3

WORK COMPLETED TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Washhand basins provided8
Sinks provided6
Provision of hot water over sink and washhand basin21
Accommodation for clothing provided4
Premises repaired and redecorated28
Dustbins provided3
Water closet accommodation provided4