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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 1962
[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 etc. | 58 | 50 |
| Butchers | 32 | 70 |
| Fishmongers and friers | 9 | 16 |
| Ice cream | 103 | 28 |
| Bakehouses | 7 | 24 |
| Dairies | 3 | 9 |
| Licensed premises | 47 | 34 |
| Slaughterhouses | 1 | 15 |
| Grocers | 60 | 331 |
| Greengrocers | 32 | |
| Bakers' shops | 19 | |
| Confectioners | 23 | |
| Inspection under Merchandise Marks Act | 92 | |
| Visits in connection with food sampling | 124 | |
| Inspection of food hawkers | 25 | |
| " " " transport vehicles | 9 | |
| Other visits | 313 | |
| Total inspections made in connection with food control | 1,140 | |
2. FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS. 1960.
The general standard of hygiene in food premises is satisfactory
and routine visits are made to ensure compliance with the Regulations. It
was necessary to serve 30 notices during the year, but in each case the
co-operation of the trader concerned was obtained and the required
improvements affected.
3. REGISTRATION OF FOOD PREMISES UNDER SECTION 16,
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1955.
Ice cream manufacturers 1
" " vendors 103
Butchers (sausage manufacturers) 31
4. REGISTRATION OF DAIRIES UNDER MILK AND DAIRIES REGULATIONS. 1959.
Milk Distribution Depots 3
Milkshops 22
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