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Barnes 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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4. Disinfestation.
As the Borough Cleansing Station is not now in use, arrangements
were made for the treatment of one man for body lice at the
Municipal Baths operated by the Hammersmith Borough Council.
Disinfestation by spraying or fumigation was carried out in 15
houses or flats, including 4 Council-owned properties, by Corporation
staff.
10 lots of bedding, furniture, etc., were destroyed, mainly as a
result of deaths or infestation.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Table 15.—Food Premises.
The following inspections were made in respect of premises where food is prepared, handled and distributed:—
| Nature of inspection | Number of premises | Number of visits | Notices issued and complied with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 9 | 38 | - |
| Bread and Cakes | 17 | 41 | 3 |
| Butchers | 29 | 151 | 1 |
| Cafes, Restaurants, etc. | 40 | 177 | 3 |
| Cooked Meats | 62 | 107 | - |
| Dairies | 16 | 33 | - |
| Fishmongers | 11 | 88 | 2 |
| Greengrocers | 42 | 133 | - |
| Grocers | 75 | 242 | 6 |
| Ice Cream:— | Note:No Ice Cream produced during year. | ||
| Manufacturers | 2 | 13 | |
| Retailers | 74 | 100 | |
| Public Houses | 31 | 40 | - |
| Street Traders | 9 | 16 | - |
| Sweets, Confectionery | 56 | 84 | - |
| School Kitchens | 5 | 16 | - |
Table 16.—Milk Sampling.
Chemical Analysis.
37 samples of milk were taken and submitted to the Public Analyst for
chemical analysis. These samples, taken from milk roundsmen and local
retailers, proved to be quite satisfactory.