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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
Walthamstow 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| No. satisfactory | No. unsatisfactory | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formal | Informal | Total | Formal | Informal | Total | |
| Syrup, Strawberry Flavour | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Chocolate Flavouring | - | - | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cochineal | - | 1 | 1 | — | - | — |
| Coconut Oil | - | 1 | 1 | - | — | — |
| Whiskey | 15 | - | 15 | - | — | - |
| Sherry | — | 1 | 1 | - | - | — |
| Ruby Wine | — | 1 | 1 | - | — | - |
| Cider | — | 1 | 1 | - | — | - |
| Tonic Water | — | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Light Ale | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | - |
| Lager | — | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Gin | 4 | - | 4 | - | — | - |
| Ginger Wine | — | - | — | 1 | - | 1 |
| Balsom | — | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Soap, Toilet | — | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Tonic Elixor | 1 | 1 | — | - | - | |
| Tablets, Iron Tonic | 1 | — | 1 | — | - | - |
| Tablets, Herbal | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Totals | 64 | 39 | 103 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
(e) Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Foods.
Chemical examinations of food samples are carried out by the
Public Analysts, Mr. G. Taylor, F.R.I.C., Dr. J. H. Hammence,
F.R.I.C., and Mr. P. S Hall, A.R.I.C., of 20, Eastcheap, London,
E.C.3, and bacteriological examinations by the Counties Public
Health Laboratories, 66, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1.
(f) Food Hygiene Regulations, 1955.
These Regulations came into operation on 1st January, 1956.
A reasonably high standard continues to be maintained in the
food premises within the Borough. It was found necessary to serve
notices under the Regulations in a few cases, most of which had
been complied with by the end of the year.
The conditions laid down in the Regulations are being maintained
throughout the district.
The following food premises are established in the Borough:—
Butchers, 86; Bakers, 44; Fishmongers, 37; Cafes and
Caterers, 103; Grocers, 267; Greengrocers, 93; Dairies
and Milksellers, 157; Ice Cream Manufacturers and
Vendors, 354.
There are two dairy premises in the area registered under the
Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949.