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 Barnet Urban District Council]
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One hundred and forty-one library "books were disinfected before return to
libraries, a considerable decrease over the previous year.
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT.
Number of Bakers 10
" " Butchers 14
" Cafes, Restaurants, etc 21
" " Confectioners 26
" " Fishmongers 3
" 11 Greengrocers 14
" " Grocers 31
" " Licensed Premises 27
" " Chemists 7
FOOD PREMISES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 16 OF FOOD MP DRUGS
ACT. 1955.
(a) Manufacture, Sale and Storage of Ice Cream 48
(b) Manufacture of Sausages and Preserved Meats, etc 23
DAIRIES REGISTERED UNDER MILK AND DAIRIES (GENERAL) REGULATIONS
1959.
Number of Dairies 1
Any infringements found are rectified or remedied by informal action when
pointed out to the trader, and no formal action was needed.
During our visits of inspection every opportunity is taken to discuss
food hygiene with staff and management, and several small matters regarding
cleanliness and protection of open foodstuffs were taken up informally.
The old Barnet Cattle Market is now used as a stall market selling a wide
variety of merchandise and including several food stalls.
On average the food stalls consisted of:-
Butchers 1 Fishmongers 1
Poulterers 1 Greengrocers 3
Confectioners 2 Grocers 1
Snack Bar 1
Regular visits have been made to the market and several informal notices
have been given to stall holders concerning the Food Hygiene Regulations and
it is felt that a reasonable standard is being maintained.
SHOPS ACT. 1950.
Through our liasion with the Surveyor's Department all plans for shops
and shop fronts are seen by this Department and compliance with the