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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 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: Table I.WILLESDEN HYGIENIC FOOD COMMITTEE, Improvements Effected following Inspections for Certificates.

Table I.

WILLESDEN HYGIENIC FOOD COMMITTEE, Improvements Effected following Inspections for Certificates.

Walls and Ceilings CleansedWalls and Ceilings RedecoratedLighting ImprovedVentilation ImprovedConstant Hot Water ProvidedHand Washing Facilities ImprovedSanitary Accommodation ImprovedUnprotected Foods CoveredUnsatisfactory Clothing ImprovedEquipment and StorageTowels made SatisfactoryTotal Improvements made
Bakers----11--11-4
Butchers441-57---1729
Cafes, etc66-3696--2846
Grocers45-16332---24
Ice Cream and Sweets--115-22-1-12
Fish Shops32--22----110
Greengrocers33--2-1----9
Totals20202527221241516134

Table: Table IIWILLESDEN HYGIENIC FOOD COMMITTEE Report on Applications for Registration from March 16th—December 31st, 1949

Table II

WILLESDEN HYGIENIC FOOD COMMITTEE Report on Applications for Registration from March 16th—December 31st, 1949

Number of Applications received263
Number of Premises Registered and Certificates issued195
Number of Applications deferred or refused68

Table: Summary:

Summary:

TradeNumber in BoroughApplications ReceivedApproved and Certificate IssuedDeferred or Refused
Bakehouses361587
Butchers11828208
Cafes and Restaurants450594118
Dairies10588-
Fishmongers and Fish-fryers4920146
Greengrocers and Fruiterers127835
Grocers and General Stores434866917
Ice Cream and Sweetshops43539327
Totals1,75426319568