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Hayes and Harlington 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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(h) Sampling of Food and Drugs.
The sampling of food and drugs for chemical analysis is
carried out by the Middlesex County Council and the following
information regarding samples obtained during the year has been
kindly supplied by the Senior Public Control Officer :
234 samples were taken, including 158 of milk ; 17 (including
16 of milk) were found to be unsatisfactory.
(i) Food Poisoning.
No cases of food poisoning were reported in the district during
1951.
| Premises | Total number in District | Inspections Made |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 39 | 560 |
| Ice cream dealers and manufacturers | 84 | 291 |
| Licensed premises | 30 | 93 |
| Dairies and milk distributors' premises | 25 | 35 |
| Preserved food premises | 58 | 106 |
| Bakehouses | 19 | 102 |
| Butchers' shops | 28 | 346 |
| Grocers'shops and wholesale depots | 66 | 486 |
| Fish shops | 14 | 101 |
| Greengrocer' shops | 34 | 193 |
| Food hawkers' premises | 40 | 77 |
| Mobile canteens | 3 | 14 |
(ii)
| Cleanliness improved | 96 |
| Structural repairs | 52 |
| Ventilation improved | 10 |
| Equipment improved | 21 |
| Hot water supplies improved | 33 |
| Clean towels provided | 8 |
| Food storage accommodation improved | 43 |
| Rodent infestation abated | 14 |
| Other improvements | 50 |
RODENT CONTROL
Two whole-time rodent operators are employed. Treatment is
carried out in accordance with the methods suggested by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. A charge to cover labour
and cost of materials is made for work done in business premises
but all treatment at dwelling houses is free.
During the year 524 dwelling houses and 223 business premises
were treated and also many hedges and undeveloped sites.
It was not necessary to take any statutory action under the
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
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