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
Wandsworth 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE 1
PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS SOLD, STORED OR PREPARED
| Number | No. fitted to comply with Regn. 16 | No. to which Regn. 19 applies | No. fitted to comply with Regn. 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Bakers and confectioners | 447 | 424 | 362 | 251 |
| Butchers | 157 | 157 | 157 | 157 |
| Chemists | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Dairies and milk depots | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Fish friers | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Fishmongers | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Food factories | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Greengrocers | 170 | 170 | 170 | 152 |
| Grocers | 435 | 435 | 435 | 428 |
| Ice-cream manufacturers | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Market stalls | 164 | 3 | — | — |
| Off licences | 133 | 127 | 31 | 31 |
| Public houses | 167 | 161 | 167 | 167 |
| Restaurants, cafes and canteens | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Totals | 2,332 | 2,136 | 1,981 | 1,845 |
TABLE 2
VISITS TO FOOD PREMISES
| Bakehouses | 118 |
| Butchers' shops | 578 |
| Confectioners' shops | 838 |
| Dairies and milk depdts | 33 |
| Fishmongers' shops | 114 |
| Fried-fish shops | 260 |
| Greengrocers' shops | 395 |
| Grocers' shops | 1,242 |
| Ice-cream premises | 368 |
| Market stalls | 361 |
| Restaurant kitchens | 1,103 |
| Other premises | 790 |
| 6,200 |
TABLE 3
WORK COMPLETED TO COMPLY WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
| Washhand basins provided | 9 |
| Sinks provided | 3 |
| Provision of hot water over sink and washhand basin | 15 |
| Accommodation for clothing provided | 2 |
| Premises repaired and redecorated | 46 |
| Dustbins provided | 5 |
| Water closet accommodation provided | 3 |
| Soap, towels and nailbrushes provided | 12 |
| Floors and floor covering repaired | 15 |
| Ventilation provided | 4 |