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
Hendon 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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Number and type of food premises in the area
Grocers and provision merchants 222
Butchers 93
Bakers and confectioners 49
Greengrocers 93
Fishmongers 37
Dairies and milkshops 12
Confectionery shops 92
Restaurants and Cafes 142
Butter blending factory 1
Works Canteens 45
Food Warehouses 2
| Registered Premises. | Inspections. | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream Premises | 197 | 79 |
| Preservation of Food | 67 | 54 |
34 samples of ice cream were taken during the year and submitted for bacteriological
examination to the Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale.
Milk Supply.
Number of registered dairymen and distributors 47
Number of registered dairies not being dairy farms 11
Number of visits made to dairies during the year 41
47
The results of the ice cream samples are as follows
| Grade. | Number of samples |
| Grade I | 24 |
| Grade II | 10 |
| Grade III | - |
| Grade IV | - |
Middlesex County Council Act, 1950 = Section 11.
Registration of Hawkers and Premises
| Number Registered, | Number of Inspections |
| Hawkers 63 ) | 62 |
| Premises 24 J |