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
Leyton 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Roofs repaired or renewed | 131 |
| Rooms redecorated | 8 |
| Sashcords renewed | 114 |
| Sinks provided | 2 |
| Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed | 23 |
| Stoves repaired or renewed | 35 |
| Vent pipes repaired or renewed | 38 |
| W. C. cisterns repaired or renewed | 43 |
| Window sills, etc., repaired | 92 |
| Yards paved | 1 |
(ii) POOD AND DRUGS ACTS/FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS/SHOPS ACT
Nature of contraventions 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 | 60 |
| Ceiling not kept clean or repaired | 39 |
| Floor not kept clean or repaired | 14 |
| Inadequate ventilation | 1 |
| Inadequate receptacles for refuse | 8 |
| Accumulation of refuse in room | 12 |
| Cleanliness of apparatus and fittings | 11 |
| Facilities for personal cleansing and/or washing food and equipment inadequate, i.e:- | |
| Wash-basins | 7 |
| Hot water | 13 |
| Soap/towels/nail-brush | 28 |
| Food not protected from contamination | 9 |
| Wash-hand notice | 29 |
| Artificial light in W.C. | 11 |
| Inadequate locker (clothing) accommodation | 5 |
| Name and address not displayed | 1 |
| Sills | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 19 |
| First Aid Equipment | 20 |
(31)