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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
Richmond upon Thames 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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FOOD INSPECTION.
The following foodstuffs, found to be unfit for human consumption, were surrendered by the owners and either salvaged for animal food or destroyed.
| Articles | Tons | Cwts. | Qrs. | lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| Cheese | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| Confectionery (Flour) | — | — | 1 | 22 |
| Confectionery (Sugar) | — | — | 1 | 6 |
| Egg (Dried)' | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Fats | — | — | — | 13 |
| Fish (Wet and Dried) | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fruit (Dried) | — | — | 3 | 19 |
| Fruit (Pulp) | — | — | — | 20 |
| Meat | — | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Meat and Fish Pastes or Essences | — | — | — | 14 |
| Rabbits | — | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Sausages | — | — | 1 | 22 |
| Tinned Goods (all classes) | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Tripe | — | — | 2 | 24 |
| Other Foodstuffs | — | — | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
INSPECTIONS OF FOOD PREMISES.
Inspection of Food Premises has been steadily maintained
throughout the year, a total of 676 visits being made.
As a result of such visits the following improvements have been carried out:—
| Cleansing, repair and redecoration | 33 premises |
| Additional Sanitary accommodation | 5 |
| Improvement of existing Sanitary accommodation | 11 |
| Hot Water supply installed | 12 |
| Washing (staff) facilities improved | 8 |
| Ventilation of rooms improved | 9 |
| Major alterations to Food preparing rooms | 6 |
| Drainage improvements | 22 |
In one case it was necessary to serve Statutory Notice under the
provisions of Section 13 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938 for improvement
of the premises.