Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 |