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

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Leyton 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Roofs repaired or renewed 201
Rooms redecorated 11
Sashcords renewed 102
Sinks provided 2
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 13
Stoves repaired or renewed 17
Vent pipes repaired or renewed 25
W.C. cisterns repaired or renewed 43
Window sills, etc., repaired 26
Yards paved 2
* In 14 cases the public sewer was involved, the work carried out on behalf of the
owners by the Council under the supervision of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor,
the expenses incurred thereby being recovered from the owners.
(ii) FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS/FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS/SHOPS ACT
Nature of contraventions remedied and improvements effected to food establishments,
business/industrial premises as a result of statutory and informal action.
Walls/Doors/Windows not kept clean or repaired 20
Ceiling not kept clean or repaired 8
Floor not kept clean or repaired 3
Inadequate ventilation ... 2
Inadequate receptacles for refuse 2
Accumulation of refuse in room 3
Cleanliness of apparatus and fittings 2
Facilities for personal cleansing and/or washing
food and equipment inadequate, i.e.
Wash-basins 10
Hot water 18
Soap/towels/nail-brush 4
Sinks 1
Food not protected from contamination 8
First-aid equipment 12
Wash-hand notice 13
Artificial light in W.C. 13
Inadequate locker (clothing) accommodation 4
Name and address not displayed 1
Miscellaneous 7
(25)