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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
Chigwell 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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FOOD CONTROL.
1. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND VENDORS.
| Type | Number of Premises | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Cafes, restaurants, canteens eto. | 70 | 160 |
| Butchers | 32 | 142 |
| Fishmongers and friers | 12 | 20 |
| Ice cream | 105 | 129 |
| Bakehouses | 8 | 38 |
| Dairies and milkshops | 20 | 12 |
| Licensed premises | 34 | 9 |
| Slaughterhouse | 3 | 176 |
| Grocers | 58 | 158 |
| Greengrocers | 33 | |
| Bakers' shops | 21 | |
| Confectioners | 45 |
Inspection under Merchandise Marks Acts 81
Visits in connection with food sampling 83
Inspection of food hawkers 11
" " " transport vehicles 8
Other visits 213
Total inspections made in connection
with food control 1,24O
2. ENFORCEMENT OF STATUTES.
In many of the above businesses it was found that the
Food Hygiene Regulations and other statutory requirements were not
being complied with, and as the first step, the Public Health
Inspectors directed their efforts towards improving structural
conditions.
107 notices were served, many of them lengthy and
necessitating major alterations to premises. In the main, the food
traders have been co-operative and the majority of the notices
were complied with, resulting in improved hygienic conditions.
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