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 Willesden]
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instances considerable structural alterations. These were duly
certified in accordance with the provisions cf the Act.
So great an improvement having been effected in the underground
bakehouses, the Council decided that those above ground
should if possible be brought up to a similar sanitary standard.
Of the 34 bakehouses, eight were found to be in a far from satisfactory
condition, and it was decided to deal with these first.
The requirements of the Council were accordingly intimated
to the owners, and as a result one bakehouse has been closed and
more suitable premises secured in its place.
Plans for a bakehouse have been submitted in another
instance, and when completed the present bakehouse will be closed.
One most unsatisfactory bakehouse will be abolished by reason
of the premises being required by the Middlesex County Council
for widening purposes.
Two have completed alterations in accordance with the
requirements, and the remaining three have submitted plans
showing extensive alterations and improvements.
In a number of instances the bakehouses were found to be
in a satisfactory condition. In others, alterations of a minor
character still remain to be carried out. Table No. 43 gives in
detail the defects found on inspection.
Table No . 43. ABOVE-GROUND BAKEHOUSES,
Number of above Bakehouses in District. | Bake-houses with capacity less than 1,500 cubic ft. | Inefficiently lighted. | Defective ventilation. | Absence of lavatory accommodation | Absence of separate w.c. accommodation | Defective walls and ce lings | Defective floors. | Want of cleanliness. |
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34 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 12 |
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