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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 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Pood Hygiene,,
There are 1,409 food premises in the Borough and whilst the
standard of hygiene has been maintained at a reasonably satisfactory
level, it is a subject which calls for constant attention by the
Public Health Inspectors,
The need to educate and remind food handlers of the necessity
to exercise scrupulous cleanliness with regard to their hands,
clothing and equipment remains unremitting, not only do surfaces
and equipment coming into contact with foodstuff require to be
visibly clean but bacteriologically satisfactory. The value of
chemical sterilising agents in cleansing procedures is being
constantly stressed.
The public are becoming more conscious of the need for
cleanliness in the handling of food and this gives encouragement
to those traders whose standards are high.
The following tabulated statement shows the nature of the infringements to which attention was drawn.
| Washing facilities for Staff, | |
|---|---|
| Absence of 9 defective;, inadequate hand basins | 27 |
| " " hot water | 31 |
| " " cold water | 10 |
| Lack of towels, soap and nailbrushes | 21 |
| Defective water heaters | 7 |
| Sanitary Conveniences. | |
| Lack of "Wash your Hands" Notices | 17 |
| Fittings defective and dirty | 6 |
| Lighting inadequate | 6 |
| Walls and ceilings defective and dirty | 10 |
| Ventilation and/or ventilated lobby required | 12 |
| Water closet entered direct from preparing room | 2 |
| Designation | 3 |
| Repairs to Food Rooms | |
| Floors defective | 2 |
| Walls and ceilings defective | 6 |
| General cleansing | 8 |
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