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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
Kingston upon Thames 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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The maintenance of good food handling practice depends
to a considerable extent upon the sustained effort of the
Public Health Inspectors. In conditions of full employment
there is in some food premises constant change of staff and
in such circumstances regular routine visiting is necessary to
ensure that satisfactory methods are continued.
As with other matters with which the Department is
concerned, when plans and proposals are submitted for the
alteration of existing, or the establishment of new, businesses,
it is possible to ensure that the premises will comply with the
Regulations in the first instance. This service is appreciated
by the proprietors and excellent co-operation has been experienced,,
During the year 153 Notices were served under these
Regulations and 135 were complied. The following tabulated statement
shows the nature of the Notices served and complied.
PART IV.
| Defects requiring Notices | Complied. | |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Conveniences. | ||
| Lack of Wash Your Hands Notices | 6 | 5 |
| Fittings cleansed or repaired | 1 | 1 |
| Absence of Ventilated Lobby | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting Provided | 1 | 1 |
| Sinks. | ||
| Renewed or repaired, also draining boards | 8 | 8 |
| Cleansed | 4 | 4 |
| Washing Facilities for Staff. | ||
| Absence of, defective or inadequate hand basins | 9 | 6 |
| Absence of hot water | 8 | 6 |
| " " cold water | 5 | 3 |
| " " water heaters, or repaired | 1 | 1 |
| Provision of towels, soap and nailbrushes | 3 | 7 |
| Repairs to Food Rooms. | ||
| Floors cleansed | 2 | 2 |
| Walls and ceiling cleansed | 1 | 1 |
| Protection of Food against contamination. | ||
| Smoking | 9 | 8 |
| Food to be kept 18" off ground | 23 | 22 |
| Covers provided for food | 8 | 9 |
| Display shelves cleansed | 2 | — |
| Others | b | b |
| Uncleanliness. | ||
| Personal | 1 | l |
| Kitchens and equipment | 19 | 18 |
| Food Stores | 5 | 3 |
| Preparation rooms and equipment | 3 | 3 |
| Delivery Vans | 2 | 2 |
| Refrigerators | 3 | 2 |
| Shops | 3 | 4 |
| Dining Rooms | 3 | 2 |
| Cupboards, counters and shelves | 5 | 6 |
| C/Fwd. | 14O | 130 |