London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Stepney 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Unsound Food. &c. - Complaints.
Complaints made by members of the public as to the alleged unsound
condition, etc. of food, and which were investigated during the year,
numbered 34. The complaints referred to the following :-
Alleged unsound condition: Apple pastry 4; Bread 1; Cheese 1;
Crumpets 1; Doughnuts 1.
Alleged dirty condition and/or foreign body or deposit:
Bread 5; Cake 1; Corned Beef 1; Jam 1; Milk 4; Sausage l;
Soft drink 1; Sweets 1; Bread and rolls 8.
Alleged poor quality: Meat 1; Poultry 1.
Alleged not of nature or substance demanded. Beef alleged to be
Horseflesh 1.
Improvements effected and work done at Food Establishments.
Lavatory basins installed 62
Premises where hot and cold water supply installed 71
" " washing facilities for Staff improved 77
" " walls, ceilings, floors and windows cleansed 297
" " ventilation provided or improved 12
" " natural lighting improved 6
Sinks provided 19
Food Storage accommodation provided 12
Refrigerators installed or repaired 10
Floors renewed or repaired 17
Shop-fronts improved 10
Protective covers provided for displayed food 21
Refuse Bins provided 22
Miscellaneous 495
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