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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
Twickenham 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Table 20.
Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 89.
I nsanitary C onditions in F ood P remises.
| Number of premises found with insanitary conditions | 293 | |
| Number of premises remedied | 236 | |
| Accumulation of refuse | 14 | 15 |
| Ceilings—defective | 24 | 40 |
| Ceilings—dirty | 71 | 60 |
| Cleanliness (personal) unsatisfactory | 2 | 1 |
| Dampness | — | — |
| Floors—defective | 28 | 38 |
| Floors—dirty | 15 | 15 |
| Lighting inadequate | 2 | 2 |
| Sink—absence of | — | — |
| Sink-waste pipe inadequate | 1 | — |
| Storage facilities unsatisfactory | 6 | 3 |
| Ventilation insufficient | 7 | 11 |
| Walls—dirty | 95 | 79 |
| Wall-plaster—defective | 22 | 18 |
| Insufficient or absence of hot and cold water for cleansing utensils | 4 | 7 |
| Absence of hot water for ablution purposes | 24 | 37 |
| W.C. accommodation—insufficient or unsuitable | 2 | 3 |
| Other defects. | 311 | 310 |
| Totals | 628 | 639 |
Byelaws under Section 15 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
Byelaws with respect to Handling, Wrapping and Delivery of Food and Sale of Food
in the open air were made by the Corporation in 1950. The requirements of this legislation
have been enforced, particularly on Fairgrounds on holiday occasions. No formal action
has been necessary.
Public Abattoirs.
There is no public abattoir within the Borough.
Slaughterhouses.
Three licences were renewed during the year. The licencing of two slaughterhouses
was again deferred pending the execution of essential repairs. There is no horse-slaughtering
establishment within the Borough.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
Nine slaughter-men were on the register of the department at the end of the year.
T able 21.
Meat—Carcases Inspected and Findings at Private Slaughterhouses in the Borough.
| Cattle, excl. Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number known killed | — | — | - | 2 | |
| Number inspected | — | 2 | |||
| All diseases except tuberculosis: Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part of organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tuberculosis only: Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |