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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
Ruislip-Northwood 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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The average hardness of samples of water (Parts/Million) taken during the year
is:-
Total hardness 264
Permanent hardness 71
Temporary hardness 193
All new and repaired mains are chlorinated before being restored to use and
samples of water from them are tested bacteriologically to ensure the purity of the
water.
SWIMMING POOLS
Ruislip Lido
Thirty samples of water were obtained and submitted to the Central Health
Laboratory, Colindale, for bacteriological examination.
Private Swimming Pools
Private swimming pools in the District were regularly inspected and samples
obtained, all of which were satisfactory.
FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS, 1955
During the year the following works have been carried out under the above
Regulations at food shops, restaurants and premises where food is prepared, stored
or sold:
Premises cleansed and re-decorated 1
W. C. 's re-decorated 1
New sinks 1
New table surfaces 1
Ventilator repaired 1
INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES
| Type of Premises | No. in District | Visits Made |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and Cafes | 29 | 128 |
| Industrial and Staff Canteens | 25 | 31 |
| Hospital and Hostel Canteens | 5 | 7 |
| School Canteens | 24 | 26 |
| Ice Cream Premises | 111 | 100 |
| Licensed Premises | 23 | 9 |
| Milk Distribution Premises | 10 | 24 |
| Preserved Food Premises | 42 | 24 |
| Bakehouses | 5 | 28 |
| Bakers | 23 | 53 |
| Butchers | 41 | 113 |
| Grocers and Wholesale Depots | 79 | 185 |
| Wet Fish Premises | 13 | 55 |
| Fried Fish Premises | 6 | 35 |
| Confectioners | 57 | 30 |
| Greengrocers | 40 | 144 |
| Food Hawkers' Premises | 5 | 5 |
| TOTALS | 538 | 997 |