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]
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Food Hygiene Regulations, 1960.
There were no prosecutions under the above Regulations during
1962.
A total of 915 inspections were made by the District Inspectors
during the year.
As a result of these inspections, 37 informal notices were served
on the proprietors, and by the end of the year the following works had
been carried out at various food premises:—
Sanitary Accommodation:
Cleansed and redecorated 4
Food protected from contamination 6
Soap, towels and nailbrush provided 2
Hot water supply reinstated 2
Walls and ceilings cleansed and redecorated 11
Floor repaired 1
Sink installed 1
Sink drainage board renewed 1
Food premises cleansed and redecorated 2
Waste bin provided 1
Dustbin provided for refuse storage 1
Water heater repaired 1
Doors rat-proofed 1
Ventilation improved 2
Structural repairs 1
Kitchen redecorated 1
New chopping block provided 2
Impervious working surfaces provided for working tables 2
Accumulation of rubbish removed 1
Food Complaints.
Thirty-two complaints of unsound condition and/or contamination
of food-stuffs were received from the public during the year, as
under. Where the condition of the food could not be determined by
visual examination, the article was sent to the Council's Analyst. In
each case it was possible to give a satisfactory explanation to the
complainant and restitution was made as necessary.
Bacon 2
Bread 6
Butter 1
Cakes 5
Cheese 1
Crab Paste 2
Corned Beef (Tinned) 1
Fruit Salad (Tinned) 1
Fish 2
Meat 3
Milk 5
Pork Pie 1
Sausages 1
Tea 1
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