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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Sample No. 184 : Hot Sweets.
A sample of Hot Sweets, purchased on the 24th November,
1955, was found to be impregnated with a pepper extract which, in
the opinion of the Public Analyst, was liable to cause irritation and
blistering of the mouth. No further stocks were held by the Vandors,
and a report from the Manufacturers stated that they had used
a new supply of pepper extract which had unfortunately proved too
pungent. They had since carefully controlled the manufacture of
the sweets, and a later sample proved satisfactory on examination.
CLASSIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES.
The following table classifies food premises in the Borough according to the principal business carried on, and sets out the visits made to each class of trade :—
| BUSINESS | No. of Premises | No. of Visits |
|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses | 11 | 64 |
| Butchers (includes 28 premises registered for the manufacture of preserved food) | 34 | 102 |
| Confectioners (Flour) | 17 | 17 |
| Confectioners (Sugar) | 44 | 44 |
| Dairies (premises registered under Milk and Dairies Regulations) | 6 | 79 |
| Fishmongers | 16 | 96 |
| Greengrocers | 39 | 85 |
| Grocers | 79 | 102 |
| Ice-Cream Premises (Registered for Manufacture) ... | 2 | 192 |
| Ice-Cream Premises (Registered for Sale and Storage) | 100 | |
| Licensed Premises | 77 | 96 |
| Restaurants, Cafes, etc.... | 91 | 278 |
| 416 | 1,155 |
IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD PREMISES.
As the result of such inspections the following improvements
have been carried out: —
Food rooms repairs, cleansed or redecorated 154 premises
Existing Sanitary accommodation improved 23 „
Constant hot water supply installed 5 „
Staff washing facilities improved 21 „