Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Table 17
INSANITARY CONDITIONS IN FOOD PREMISES
| Number of premises found with insanitary conditions | 77 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of premises remedied | 65 | |
| Insanitary conditions found in premises above | Number of defects | Number of defects remedied |
| Equipment not kept in good order | 9 | 17 |
| Food so placed as to involve risk of contamination | 3 | 5 |
| Food placed within eighteen inches of the ground and not adequately protected | 2 | 2 |
| Absence of personal cleanliness | - | - |
| Insufficient lighting and ventilation to W. C. | 2 | 4 |
| Absence of "Wash your Hands" notices tow.C.S | 11 | 6 |
| Absence of suitable and sufficient wash-hand-basins | 5 | 5 |
| Absence of hot water at a suitably controlled temperature over wash-hand-basins | 14 | 6 |
| Absence of soap, nail brushes, clean towels, etc. near wash-hand-basins | 9 | 5 |
| Absence of first aid materials | 1 | - |
| Absence of accommodation for clothing not worn during working hours | 3 | 2 |
| Absence of suitable and sufficient sinks for the | ||
| washing of food and equipment | 1 | - |
| Absence of hot water at a suitably controlled temperature over sinks | 3 | 1 |
| Absence of soap, clean cloths, etc. at sinks | 2 | 1 |
| Absence of suitable and sufficient lighting in food room | 1 | _ |
| Absence of suitable and sufficient ventilation in food room | ||
| Walls, etc., in food room not kept clean | 15 | 16 |
| Walls, etc., in food room not kept in good order | 12 | 9 |
| Walls, etc., in other rooms not kept in good order | 35 | 31 |
| Accumulation of refuse, etc. | - | - |
| Defective floor covering | 8 | 11 |
| Yard not kept in good order | 1 | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 56 | 42 |
| Returnable containers not protected | 3 | 3 |
| Totals | 196 | 168 |