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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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The Regulations necessitated an inspection being made
of all food premises. The following table is a summary of
the improvements carried out as a result of action by
the Department.
Hot water supply provided or improved 44
Floors, walls, ceilings, etc., repaired 14
Cockroach infestation dealt with 1
Rooms cleansed 60
Water Closet accommodation improved 14
Additional protection provided for foodstaffs 4
Accumulation of refuse removed 5
Accommodation for storage of refuse improved 1
Food preparing room improved 4
Washing accommodation improved 28
Drainage repaired or improved 8
Food storage accommodation improved 6
Yard cleansed 3
Accommodation for clothing provided or improved 6
Sinks renewed 10
Other contraventions 19
Unsatisfactory equipment renewed 4
Cautions re smoking 1
Ventilation improved 4
Registration of Premises under Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
No. of premises registered for:—
Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream 1
Sale of Ice Cream 154
Preparation of Sausages, etc. 47
43 samples of Ice Cream were submitted for examination
under the Ice Cream (Heat Treatment) Regulations, 1947.
43