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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Food Hygiene.
There are 1,424 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 following tabulated statement shows the nature of the infringements to which attention was drawn:-
| Washing facilities for Staff. | |
|---|---|
| Absence of, defective, inadequate hand basins | 33 |
| Absence of hot or cold water | 35 |
| Lack of towels, soap and nailbrushes | 22 |
| Defective water heaters | 8 |
| Sanitary Conveniences. | |
| Lack of "Wash your Hands" Notices- | 25 |
| Fittings defective and dirty | 3 |
| Lighting inadequate | 8 |
| Walls and ceilings defective and dirty | 10 |
| Ventilation and/or ventilated lobby required | 3 |
| Additional water closet accommodation | 1 |
| Others | 2 |
| Repairs to Food Rooms. | |
| Floors defective | 1 |
| Walls and ceilings defective | 3 |
| General Cleansing | 8 |
| Sinks and Draining Boards | |
| Lacking or defective | 5 |
| Protection of Food against Contamination | |
| Smoking | 5 |
| Food not kept 18"' off ground | 1 |
| Covers not provided for food | 2 |
| Others | 13 |
| C/Fwd. | 188 |