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 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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The following tabulated statement shows the nature of the infringements to which attention was drawn.
| PART IV | Defects Requiring Notices |
|---|---|
| Sanitary Conveniences. | |
| Lack of "Wash your Hands" Notices | 7 |
| Fittings cleansed, repaired or extended | 5 |
| Walls and ceilings cleansed | 4 |
| Ventilation provided | 2 |
| Lighting provided | 3 |
| Sinks. | |
| Renewed or repaired, also draining boards | 5 |
| Washing Facilities for Staff, Absence of, defective, inadequate hand basins | 11 |
| Absence of hot water | 8 |
| „ „cold water | 7 |
| Provision of towels, soap and nailbrushes | 11 |
| Absence of, or defective, water heaters | 2 |
| Repairs to Food Rooms. Walls and ceilings cleansed or repaired | 21 |
| Floors repaired | 6 |
| Ventilation | 2 |
| Other structural repairs | 2 |
| Protection of Food against Contamination. Food to be kept 18" off ground | 4 |
| Covers provided for food | 5 |
| Others | 10 |
| Uncleanliness. Kitchens and Equipment | 6 |
| Insects | 1 |
| Food Stores | 2 |
| Preparation Rooms | 1 |
| Dustbins. Insufficient | 1 |
| Cleansed and/or repaired | 1 |
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