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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
Bexley 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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| Formal | Informal | |
|---|---|---|
| Essences | – | 8 |
| Fats | 3 | – |
| Ice Cream | 16 | – |
| Synthetic Cream and Synthetic Cream Powder | 1 | 2 |
| Olive Oil | 1 | 2 |
| Skimmed Milk Powder | – | 1 |
| Luncheon Meats | 4 | 2 |
| Pepper and Pepper Flavoured Compound | 2 | 6 |
| Split Peas | 1 | – |
| Desiccated Coconut | 1 | – |
| Processed Cheese | 4 | 1 |
| Mixed Peel | 3 | – |
| Baking Powder | – | 2 |
| Ground Ginger | – | 1 |
| Tomatoes | – | 3 |
| Beans in Tomato Sauce | 1 | – |
| Cake | 3 | – |
| Minerals | – | 1 |
| Powder Glucose | – | 1 |
| Beverages | 1 | 1 |
| Preserves | 3 | 1 |
| Beef Suet | 2 | – |
| Chicken | 1 | – |
| Chocolate Filled Wafers | – | 1 |
| Wines and Spirits | 6 | – |
| Ground Almonds | 1 | – |
| Bread | – | 1 |
No legal proceedings were taken during the year.
(d) Food Preparation Premises.
During the year 1,958 visits were made to restaurants,
food shops and premises where food is manufactured for
sale. The following is a summary of various improvements
carried out at these premises.
Hot water supply provided or improved 3
Floors, walls, ceilings, etc., repaired 1
Cockroach Infestation dealt with 1
Selling of Horseflesh without Notice displayed 1
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