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
Hayes and Harlington 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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trader concerned influenced the Council in deciding to deal with
the matter by a warning letter; in a few other cases the Clerk
and Solicitor did not consider the available evidence was strong
enough to ensure successful proceedings.
| Premises | Total Number in District | Inspections made |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant and Cafes | 91 | 730 |
| Ice Cream Dealers and Manufacturers | 110 | 227 |
| Licensed Premises | 40 | 59 |
| Dairies and Milk Distributors premises | 26 | 27 |
| Preserved Food Premises | 61 | 130 |
| Bakehouses | 18 | 58 |
| Butchers shops | 40 | 360 |
| Grocers shops | 72 | 579 |
| Fish shops | 18 | 141 |
| Greengrocers shops | 39 | 367 |
| Food Hawkers premises | 8 | 63 |
| Mobile Canteens | 4 | 13 |
| Cleanliness improved | 45 | |
| Structural repairs | 53 | |
| Lighting improved | 8 | |
| Ventilation improved | 1 | |
| Equipment improved | 27 | |
| Hot water supplies improved | 16 | |
| Clean towels provided | 22 | |
| Food storage accommodation improved | 11 | |
| Rodent infestations abated | 17 | |
| Sanitary accommodation provided or improved Sinks provided or renewed | 12 11 | |
| Other improvements | 30 | |