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
Barking 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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| Cancellation of Certificate of Disrepair (after work completed to the satisfaction of tenant) | 2 |
| Number of visits made to these premises | 1,954 |
| Number of defective or dirty walls, ceilings and floors | 48 |
| Number of notices to repair or provide hot water fittings | 3 |
| Number of notices to repair counters, tables and cupboards | 5 |
| Number of notices to repair drains and yard paving | 10 |
| Number of notices to provide sinks and wash hand basins | 6 |
| Number of notices to repair or renew defective sanitary fitments | 6 |
| Number of notices to provide soap, nail brushes and towels | 2 |
| Nature of Complaint | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| Mouldy Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Sewing Needle in Cake | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Material in Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Mouldy Cheese | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Foreign matter in Cheese Cake | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Bread Roll containing Nail | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Foreign matter in Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Broken Needle in bag of flour | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Glass in Jam | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Mould growth in Sausage Rolls | Legal proceedings against retailer. Fine £5.5.0. |
| String in Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Insect in Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Sour Pork Sausages | Legal proceedings against retailer. Fine £5 with £5.5.0. costs. |
| Caterpillar in Tinned Tomatoes | Warning letter to importer |