Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
This page requires JavaScript
44
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955.
A total of 498 inspections under the above Regulations were
made by the District Inspectors during the year.
As a result of these inspections, 27 informal notices were
served on the proprietors, and by the end of the year the following
works had been carried out at food premises and stalls.
Food Premises:
Walls and ceiling cleansed 20
Structural repairs 19
New equipment provided 7
Food protected from contamination 5
Food storage 2
Staff cleanliness 1
Sanitary accommodation cleansed 12
Sanitary accommodation—hand washing notices affixed 11
Additional sinks provided 5
Wash-hand basins provided 14
Hot water supply provided 38
First-aid equipment provided 22
Clothing accommodation provided 15
Detergent or sterilising agent provided 1
Lighting improved 4
Ventilation improved 2
Refuse storage 8
Transport conditions improved 3
Soap, towels and nailbrush provided 14
Non-absorbent surfaces provided for working tables 10
Miscellaneous 22
Stalls:
Name and address displayed 3
Cleansed 1
Food Complaints.
Twenty-four complaints of unsound condition and/or contamination
of foodstuffs were received from the public during the year
as under:—
Bacon 1
Beetroot (tinned) 1
Bread 11
Chocolates 1
Egg 1
Meat Pies 1
Milk 3
Orange Juice 1
Pork Sausages 1
Sausage 1
Semolina 1
Toffees 1
24