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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 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: As the result of such inspections the following improvements have been carried out: —

As the result of such inspections the following improvements have been carried out: —

Food rooms repaired, cleansed or redecorated71 premises
Existing Sanitary accommodation improved4 ,,
Constant hot water supply installed1 ,,
Staff washing facilities improved3 ,,
New sinks provided1 ,,
Ventilation and lighting of food rooms improved2 ,,
Drainage improved, repaired or altered16 ,,
Food rooms reconstructed3 ,,
Food storage improved12 ,,
Food preparation equipment renewed26 ,,
Refuse accumulations removed1 ,,
Refuse receptacles provided5 ,,
Other improvements or repairs carried out64 ,,

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Statutory notices under Section 13 Food and Drugs Act, 1938,
were served in respect of 8 premises on the owners or occupiers. The
work required by these notices was carried out satisfactorily and no
legal proceedings were necessary for contraventions of this section
of the Act.
Byelaws as to the Handling, Wrapping and Delivery of Food and
Sale of Food in the Open Air.
The above byelaws, which came into force on the 24th July,
1950, have received special attention by Sanitary Inspectors when
visiting and inspecting food premises and it is pleasing to note that
proprietors and staff of food establishments are in general observing
the requirements. Attention has been drawn to infringements and
advice, together with suggestions for improvements has been given
in many cases in an endeavour to help management and staff to reach
a higher hygienic standard.
On the whole, the byelaws were well received and cooperation
by food traders has been good.