Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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CLEAN FOOD CAMPAIGN.
The survey of food premises commenced in 1952 was continued during
1954.
The statement set out below shows the nature and number of the
inspections made and the work carried out during the year:—
Inspections
Visits to Cafes, etc 200
„ Industrial Canteens 71
„ Other Food Premises 85
„ Fish Shops 61
„ Ice Cream Shops 59
Work Done
Roofs repaired —
Walls cleansed and redecorated 17
Ceilings cleansed and redecorated 14
Windows repaired or cleansed 2
Floors repaired or cleansed 8
Equipment and/or fittings cleansed 8
,, ,, ,, ,, renewed or repaired 23
Additional sinks provided 23
Defective sinks replaced 4
Drains repaired or cleansed —
Refuse bins replaced or provided 4
Washing-up methods improved 16
Sanitary accommodation improved 5
Ventilation improved 3
Indicating notices re hand-washing provided 46
Personal washing facilities provided 10
Provision of food display cabinets 7
Lighting improved 2
Summary of Food Premises registered under Section 14 of the Food and
Drugs Act, 1938.
Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream 8
Sale only of Ice Cream 219
Manufacture of Sausages 24
Manufacture of Sausages and Sale of Pressed, Pickled, Preserved,
Potted Meats and other foods 13
Manufacture of Cooked Meat 1
Manufacture of Preserved Foods 1
Summary of Food Premises.
Butchers 60
Fish Shops 35
Bakers and Confectioners 23
Fruiterers and Greengrocers 73
Cafes 108
Grocers & Provision Dealers 188
Dairies 10
Retail Purveyors of Milk 108
Factory Canteens 73
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