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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
Willesden 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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In five instances the premises were vacated, and the work specified
in the notices duly executed and the premises re-occupied.
In the case of 137, Cambridge Road it became necessary to take
proceedings at the Harlesden Police Court. The owner was ordered
to execute the work within one month and to pay a fine of 10s
and costs.
In the case of the Old Six Bells, owing to the premises being old
and dilapidated the premises were closed by consent of the owner with
a view of the house being pulled down.
MILKSHOPS.
| District. | Number in District. | Total No. of Inspections. | No. found satisfactory. | No. found defective. | No. where articles other than Milk are sold. | No. where steam is used for cleansing. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 2 | 27 | 99 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| „ 3 | 27 | 98 | 23 | 4 | 15 | 2 |
| „ 4 | 22 | 84 | 19 | 3 | 2 | — |
| „ 5 | 28 | 85 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| „ 6 | 40 | 97 | 35 | 5 | 27 | — |
| Total | 144 | 463 | 121 | 23 | 58 | 13 |
Total number in district, 144.
All are inspected at least three times a year ; many four times.
Speaking generally, they were found to be kept in a cleanly
condition.
Thirteen have steam appliances for cleansing and sterilising.