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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Food Hygiene - Tabulated Statement cont/d.
| PART IV | Defects Requiring Notices | Complied |
|---|---|---|
| B/Fwd. | 72 | 68 |
| Dustbins | ||
| Provision of, or racks | 7 | 7 |
| General Repairs | 1 | 3 |
| Cleansing General | 3 | 4 |
| Others | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 85 | 86 |
Food Hygiene Regulations 1955.
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.
| Food Premises | No. of Premises | Visits |
|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses and bakers' shops | 25 | 41 |
| Dairies and milk shops | 25 | 45 |
| Butchers | 40 | 118 |
| Greengrocers and fruiterers | 89 | 111 |
| Public houses | ||
| (a) Providing restaurant services | 17 | 48 |
| (b) Not providing restaurant services | 41 | |
| Fishmongers and stalls | 16 | 39 |
| Ice Cream premises registered | 173 | 111 |
| Grocers and general provisions | 132 | 206 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | 347 |
| Kitchens and canteens (including factory, school and shop) | 35 | |
| Wholesale meat distribution depots | 6 | 79 |
| Visits to food premises re unsound food | 141 | |
| Open market, food stalls, barrows | 764 | |
| 668 | 2,050 |
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1955.
During the year, 78 samples were submitted to the Public Analyst in
accordance with the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955 and the
Labelling of Food Order and other relevant Orders and Regulations.