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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Food in Glass Containers.
| lbs. | lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confectionery | Glass contamination, mould, deterioration | 7½ | |
| Fish and Fish Paste | 7¾ | ||
| Fruit | ¼ | ||
| Jam and Preserves | 3 | ||
| Meat | 3½ | 22 | |
Other Food condemned for various reasons
| Cheese | 15½ |
| Dried Milk | 8 |
| Margarine | 2 |
| Milk | 150 |
| Rice & Rice Pudding | 58 |
| Sugar | 8 |
| Potatoes | 5,187 |
| Onion Powder | 3½ |
| Pie | 2 |
| Cream | ¼ |
| Lemon Juice | ¼ |
| Sausages | 63 5,497½ |
Unsound food is turned into a condition that recovery is
impossible and placed in vehicles for conveyance to a tip, Where
this method of disposal would be unsatisfactory, arrangements can
be made for incineration at the refuse destructor of the Merton
and Morden Urban District Council.
(f) Food Hygiene.
Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955. During the period under
review the supervision of food premises continued satisfactorily.
The standard which has been achieved is the measure of the cooperation
which exists between the managements concerned and the
Public Health Inspectors. In the catering and food retailing
trade there are frequent changes of staff. In such circumstances
regular routine visiting by the Public Health Inspectors is
essential to ensure the continuance of satisfactory methods of
food hygiene.
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.
The following tabulated statement shows the nature of the defects for which Notices were served during the years-
PART IV.
| Defects requiring Notices | Complied | |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary Conveniences. | ||
| Lack of Wash Your Hands Notices | 3 | |
| Fittings cleansed or repaired | 6 | |
| Walls and ceilings cleansed | 6 | 6 |
| Sinks. | ||
| Renewed, repaired, draining boards | 3 | |
| Washing Facilities for Staff. Absence of, defective or inadequate hand basins | 8 | 2 |
| Absence of hot water | 2 | 3 |
| Absence of cold water | 1 | - |
| Provision of towels, soap & nail-brushes | 11 | 7 |