London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Richmond upon Thames 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Restaurants, Cafes and Dining Rooms.
Of the 114 premises inspected 22 were in Class "A," 40 in
Class "B" and 52 in Class "C."
25 of the kitchens were situated in the basements of the
premises.
Proprietors of classes B and C were approached by the Department
and in most cases a ready response was made to suggestions
for improvement and by the end of the year. steady progress was
being made towards improved conditions.
Ice Cream Premises.
Of the 78 premises inspected 68 were in Class "A" and 10 in
Class "B."
The general standard of the premises was good and minor
repairs or alterations only were needed to improve the standard of
the Class B premises.
Five of the Manufacturers' premises are not the ideal, but the
premises are well run and give consistently good sample results.
Butchers.
Of the 33 premises 23 were in Class "A" and 10 in Class "B."
The general standard of premises was good and minor repairs only
are necessary.
Dairies and Milkshops.
Of the 21 premises 18 were in Class "A" and 3 in Class "B."
Minor repairs only are needed to bring the "B" standard to Class
"A."
Fish Fryers.
All 7 premises were in Class "A" the general standard being
good.
Wet Fish Mongers.
Of the 13 premises 10 were in Class "A" and 3 in Class "B"
and again minor repairs only were necessary to the Class "B"
premises,