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Walthamstow 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Special Premises (contd.) Visits
Number paid
Fishmongers, Fryers and Curers 37 106
Cafes and Caterers 103 289
Grocers 267 528
Greengrocers 93 142
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors 354 148
Dairies and Milksellers 157 114
Laundries 1 5
Hairdressers 66 42
Rag and Bone Dealers 3 6
Piggeries 1 3
School Kitchens 15 71
Street Stalls Numerous 298
Stables 17 11
Schools — 61
Public Houses 37 86
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the above
premises the following works were carried out:—
Butchers.
Cleansings, 20 ; Accumulations removed, 4; New bins supplied,
10; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 2; Light and ventilation
improved, 1; Other improvements, 38.
Bakers
Cleansings, 18; New ceilings fixed, 2; Floors repaired, 2;
Roofs repaired, 2 ; Other improvements, 30.
Fishmongers.
Cleansings, 21 ; Yards repaved, 3 ; Accumulations removed, 2 ;
Other improvements, 27.
Cafes and Caterers.
Cleansings, 42; Light and ventilation improved, 1; Floors
repaired, 5 ; Other improvements, 58.
Grocers.
Store rooms cleansed, 21; Washing accommodation improved,
15 ; Other improvements, 48.
Greengrocers.
Store rooms cleansed, 7; Washing accommodation improved,
6 ; Other improvements, 17.