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 Stepney]
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human consumption, the remainder being delivered to, or collected by
the Public Cleansing Department at whose riverside depot it was mixed
with household refuse, under the supervision of the Public Cleansing
Officer, and removed by barge to a controlled tipping site in Essex.
Approximately 2,500 Condemnation Certificates in respect of unsound
food were issued in 1958.
Improvements effected at Food Establishments.
Lavatory basins installed
Premises where hot and cold water supply installed
Premises where washing facilities for staff improved
Sinks provided
Food Storage accommodation provided
Refrigerators installed or repaired
Premises where walls, ceilings, floors and windows cleansed
Floors renewed or repaired
Shop-fronts improved
Premises where ventilation provided or improved
Premises where natural lighting improved
Protective covers provided for displayed food
Refuse-bins provided
Miscellaneous
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