London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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PART IV.
| Defects requiring Notices | Complied. | |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Conveniences. | ||
| Lack of Wash Your Hands Notices | 12 | Ik |
| Fittings cleansed or repaired | k | 7 |
| Lighting Provided | 1 | 1 |
| Walls & Ceilings Cleansed | 8 | 9 |
| Sinks. | ||
| Renewed or repaired, also draining boards | 3 | 5 |
| Cleansed | 1 | 1 |
| Washing Facilities for Staff. | ||
| Absence of, defective, or inadequate hand basins | 1 | 7 |
| Absence of hot water | 5 | 8 |
| " " cold water | 3 | 6 |
| " " water heaters or repaired | 4 | 2 |
| Provision of towels, soap and nailbrushes | 14 | 13 |
| Repairs to Food Rooms. | ||
| Floors cleansed | 5 | 5 |
| Walls and Ceiling cleansed | 4 | 3 |
| Additional Ventilation provided | 1 | 1 |
| Protection of Food against contamination. | ||
| Smoking | 1 | 1 |
| Food to be kept 18" off ground | 1 | 3 |
| Covers provided for food | 5 | 7 |
| Others | 4 | 3 |
| Uncleanliness. | ||
| Personal | 1 | 1 |
| Kitchens and equipment | 3 | 8 |
| Food Stores | – | 4 |
| Preparation Rooms | – | 2 |
| Delivery Vans | 5 | 6 |
| Refrigerators | 5 | 7 |
| Shops | 5 | 6 |
| Dining Rooms | 5 | 5 |
| Utensils. | ||
| Unclean and/or replaced | 1 | 2 |
| Others. | 15 | 11 |
| 117 | 148 |
In accordance with the request of the Minister of Health
the following is a tabulated statement of inspections made during
the year of the various types of food premises.