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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
Wood Green 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
(a) Food Premises in the Borough
Bakers' Shops 23
Butchers' Shops 38
Cafes and Restaurants 52
Chemists' Shops 18
Confectionery and Sweet Shops 84
Dairies and Milk Shops 38
Pried Fish Shops 11
Wet Pish Shops 11
Greengrocers' Shops 45
Grocers' Shops 87
Public Houses and Off-Licences 39
Pood Factories 9
(b) Milk Supply
The following licences for the sale of milk under special designations have been granted to the 38 premises registered for the sale of milk in the Borough:-
| Tuberculin Tested | Pasteurised | Sterilised |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 23 | 38 |
Supplementary Licences to sell milk from premises which are outside the area of the Licensing Authority:-
| Tuberculin Tested | Pasteurised | Sterilised |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 13 |
Twelve samples of milk were submitted for examination during
the year and all of these conformed to the standards under the
Milk (Special Designations) Regulations, 1949.
(c) Food and Drugs Act, 1955, Section 16.
There are 11 premises registered for the manufacture of Ice
Cream in the district and 147 premises registered for retailing
Ice Cream. During the year 48 visits were paid to these premises
and 12 samples were submitted for bacteriological examination.
These 12 samples were all Grade I.
Also 44 premises are registered under this Section for the
preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled
or preserved food intended for sale. Visits to these premises
during the year numbered 148.
(d) Middlesex County Council Act, 1950.
Section II. - Registration of Hawkers of Food.
Twenty-six hawkers of food in the Borough are registered.
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