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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TABLE I (A)
Statement of Applications for Registration Received to 31/12/51
| During 1949 | During 1950 | During 1951 | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications received | 263 | 135 | 8 | 406 |
| Premises registered and certificates issued | 195 | 107 | 19 | 321 |
| Applications deferred or refused | 68 | 28 | 3 | 85 |
| (14 previously refused, now issued with certificates) | ||||
TABLE I (B) Summary
| Trade | No. in borough | Applications received | Certificates issued | Deferred or refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 38 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Bread and confectionery | 38 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Butcher | 114 | 44 | 38 | 6 |
| Cafe or restaurant | 149 | 67 | 43 | 24 |
| Dairy | 13 | 5 | 5 | — |
| Fishmonger or fish-fryer | 61 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Greengrocer and fruiterer | 126 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Grocer and general store | 315 | 150 | 128 | 22 |
| Ice cream and sweets | 181 | 49 | 37 | 12 |
| Works canteen | 110 | 32 | 30 | 2 |
| Food factory | 14 | 8 | 8 | — |
| Totals | 1159 | 406 | 321 | 85 |
TABLE II (A)
Report on Inspection of Food Premises During the Year Ended 31/12/51
| Premises unsatisfactory on 31/12/50 | 349 |
| Unsatisfactory during the year | 263 |
| Premises made satisfactory during the year | 438 |
| Unsatisfactory on 31/12/51 | 174 |
| No. of inspections | 2998 |
| Re-visits | 3666 |
| Total | 6664 |