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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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FOOD HYGIENE
The following tabulated statement shows the nature of the infringements to which attention was drawn:-
Total number of food premises 1.567
| Washing facilities for staff Absence of, defective, inadequate hand basins | 19 |
| Absence of hot and cold water | 37 |
| Lack of towels, soap and nailbrushes | 21 |
| Defective water heaters | 6 |
| Sanitary Conveniences Lack of "Wash Your Hands" Notices | 6 |
| Fittings defective and dirty | 9 |
| Lighting inadequate | 3 |
| Walls and ceilings defective and dirty | 5 |
| Ventilation and/or ventilated lobby required | 3 |
| Others | 6 |
| Repairs to Food Rooms Floors defective | 2 |
| Walls and ceilings defective | 2 |
| General cleansing | |
| Sinks and Draining Boards Lacking or defective | 10 |
| Protection of Food against Contamination | 4 |
| Food not kept 18" off ground | l |
| Covers not provided for food | 2 |
| 7 | |
| Uncleanliness Kitchens and equipment- | 17 |
| Food Stores | 3 |
| Preparation rooms | 2 |
| Floors, walls and ceilings | 44 |
| Refrigerators | |
| Ventilation | 3 |
| Dustbins — insufficient and defective | 2 |
| Uncovered, and collection of, refuse | 1 |
| First Aid Equipment | 4 |
| Clothing - storage and cleanliness | 3 |
| Accumulations | 3 |
| 233 | |
| Notices served | 69 |
| Notices complied with | 106 |