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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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| Uncleanliness. | |
| Kitchens and equipment | 32 |
| Food Stores | 9 |
| Preparation rooms | 10 |
| Floors, walls and ceilings | 34 |
| Dining rooms | 2 |
| Refrigerators | 5 |
| Ventilation | 8 |
| Artificial lighting improved | 7 |
| Dustbins - insufficient and defective | 8 |
| Uncovered, and collection of, refuse | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 9 |
| First Aid Equipment | 9 |
| Clothing - storage and cleanliness | 3 |
| Accumulations | 5 |
| 332 | |
| Notices served | 119 |
| Notices complied with | 89 |
Food Hygiene (Markets. Stalls and Delivery Vehicles) Regulations.
1966
These Regulations which came into operation on 1st January,
1967 extended the food hygiene requirements in respect of food
handling at markets, stalls and delivery vehicles.
The main markets are those held daily in Market Place and
Apple Market with an average of 46 stalls of which approximately
38 sell foodstuffs. Fruit and vegetables are the main products
sold but four stalls sell fresh fish, one sells eggs and another
farm produce.
Regular inspections of the markets are made to ensure that
hygienic practices are maintained.
It is regretted that the scheme to modernize the Ancient
Market .food stalls, although approved, had not been executed
during the year.