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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 1963
[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. | 54 | 110 |
| Butchers | 33 | 84 |
| Fishmongers and friers | 11 | 23 |
| Ice cream | 98 | 25 |
| Bakehouses | 7 | 46 |
| Dairies | 3 | 9 |
| Licensed premises | 47 | 43 |
| Grocers | 61 | 231 |
| Greengrocers | 32 | |
| Bakers' shops | 19 | |
| Confectioners | 53 | |
| Inspection under Merchandise Marks Act | 4 | |
| Visits in connection with food sampling | 147 | |
| Inspection of food hawkers | 23 | |
| " " " transport vehicles | 9 | |
| Other visits | 227 | |
| Total inspections made in connection with food control | 981 | |
2. FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 1960.
Premises where food is manufactured, stored, or sold, are
periodically visited to ensure the compliance with the Regulations. The
standard in the District is good and no major infringements were found.
In 51 cases letters were sent to proprietors calling attention to minor
contraventions and in 48 instances have been complied with. During the
year, 1 lock-up cafe has been rebuilt and provided with main drainage and
sanitary accommodation for the staff.
3. REGISTRATION OF FOOD PREMISES UNDER SECTION 16,
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1955.
Ice cream manufacturers 1
" " vendors 98
Butchers (sausage manufacturers) 32
4. REGISTRATION OF DAIRIES UNDER MILK AND DAIRIES REGULATIONS, 1959.
Milk Distribution Depots 3
Milkshops 23
31 /5.