London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Hendon 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]

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The principal matters dealt with were:Sanitary
Accommodations
Defective sanitary conveniences 6
Defects in drainage systems 4
Choked drains 4
Compartments cleansed 25
Provision of Washing Facilities;
Provision of hot water supply 12
Refrigerators:
Interiors cleansed 5
Generals
Insufficient accommodation for storage of refuse 4
Want of cleanliness 39
Other defects 155
Number and Type of Pood Premises in the Areas
Grocers and Provision Merchants 222
Butchers 93
Bakers and Confectioners 49
Greengrocers 94
Fishmongers 37
Dairies and Milkshops 12
Confectionery Shops 91
Restaurants and Cafes 138
Butter Blending Factory 1
Works Canteens 45
Food Warehouses 2
Food and Drugs Act 1938 - Section 14.
Registered Inspections.
Premises.
Ice Cream Premises 197 153
Preservation of Food 64 120
Ninety six samples of ice cream and four iced lollies
were taken during the year and submitted for bacteriological
examination to the Central Public Health Laboratory,
Colindale.
The results of the ice cream samples were as under:Grade.
Number of Samples.
Grade I 75
Grade II 16
Grade III 4
Grade IV 1
Where unsatisfactory samples were obtained investigations
were carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors at the
producers" plant and advice given.
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