London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Barking 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Bakehouses 3
Bread and Cake Shops 22
Butchers Shops 42
Confectionery Shops 81
Factory Canteens 53
Fishmongers and Fish Fryers 22
Fruiterers and Greengrocers 43
Grocery Shops 96
Ice Cream Manufacturers 2
Ice Cream Vendors 147(Inc. 48 Itinerant)
Milk Shops 47
Public Houses & Off Licensed Premises 32
Public House Restaurants 10
Cafes 47
Shops in Markets 50
School Meal Centres and Kitchens 41
Street Traders 14
Mobile Traders 37
Chemists 19
Warehouses and Factories 15
INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES
Food Hygiene Regulations
Further improvement in the standard of food handling premises
has been achieved, particularly regarding provision of equipment
and facilities. On 1st October the Food Hygiene (General)
Regulations 1960 came into force. These re-enacted the Regulations
of 1955 making certain amendments and adding extra powers
where it has proved necessary.
During the year the following inspections were made and
notices served:-
Number of visits made to these premises 3,514
Number of defective or dirty walls, ceilings and floors 74
Number of notices to repair or provide hot water fittings 9
Number of notices to repair counters, tables and
cupboards 17
Number of notices to repair drains and yard paving 12
Number of notices to provide sinks & wash-hand basins 6 Page 43