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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The new Regulations are not perfect, but they contain many
improvements which are welcomed. A constant supply of hot water
for sinks and wash-hand basins, first-aid equipment, clothing lockers,
and the temperature control of certain foods, are among the new
provisions which make the Regulations workable and in line with the
demand of public opinion for cleaner food.
Throughout the post-war years, considerable attention has been
focused, in Richmond, on attaining higher standards in food premises,
and successive annual reports give evidence of the ready co-operation
extended by proprietors and managements in achieving this end. It is
therefore pleasing to record that during the year the work of implementing
the new Regulations was effected with the same degree of
harmony and without recourse to statutory action.
As the result of the inspections made the following improvements have been carried out:—
| 1. | Food Rooms reconstructed | 10 premises |
| 2. | Food rooms repaired, cleansed or redecorated | 73 „ |
| 3. | Food storage improved | 17 „ |
| 4. | Food preparation equipment renewed | 54 „ |
| 5. | Ventilation and lighting of food rooms improved | 1 „ |
| 6. | Staff washing facilities improved | 20 „ |
| 7. | Staff clothing accommodation provided | 4 „ |
| 8. | First Aid Boxes provided | 27 „ |
| 9. | Constant hot water supply installed | 5 „ |
| 10. | New sinks provided | 10 „ |
| 11. | Existing Sanitary accommodation improved | 10 „ |
| 12. | Drainage improved, repaired or altered | 9 „ |
| 13. | Refuse accumulations removed | 11 „ |
| 14. | Refuse receptacles provided | 33 „ |
| 15. | Other improvements or repairs carried out | 77 „ |
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 Public Health Inspectors visiting
and inspecting food premises and it is pleasing to note that proprietors
and staff of food establishments are in general observing the requirement: