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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD AND FOOD PREMISESTable 33 Types of food premises

INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

Table 33 Types of food premises

Baker19
Bread and confectionery38
Dairy3
Butcher100
Grocer and general store289
Fishmonger and fish fryer43
Cafe and restaurant137
Greengrocer and fruiterer121
Ice cream and sweet shop211
Food stall19
Public house43
Works canteen116
School canteen39
Food factory4
Other food premises60
Total1,240
Inspections and revisits:
Inspections1,926
Revisits721
Total2,647

Table: Table 34

Table 34

Premises unsatisfactory on 31.12.6333
Unsatisfactory during the year141
Premises made satisfactory during the year139
Unsatisfactory on 31.12.6435

Table: Table 35Food premises: Defects remedied

Table 35

Food premises: Defects remedied

DefectsOutstanding at 31.12.63Found during the yearTotalRemedied during yearOutstanding at 31.12.64
Inadequate lighting and ventilation14550
Inadequate washing facilities83644368
Inadequate refuse storage61925223
Unsatisfactory or insufficient sanitary accommodation102737289
Inadequate storage accommodation1131495
Defective walls, ceilings or floors1169806515
Dirty walls, ceilings or floors15851008416
Inadequate first aid materials41014131
Unsatisfactory conditions14532
Any other defects1759765224
Totals7432640031783

Table: Table 36 Food premises: Registration

Table 36 Food premises: Registration

Premises on register 31.12.63Applications receivedApplications grantedApplications refusedPremises removed from register during 1964Total on register at 31.12.64
1. Sale and storage of ice cream3483212352360
2. Manufacture of ice cream8----8
3. Manufacture of preserved food13133--134
4. Fish curing1——--1