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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 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: TABLE 27. CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD PREMISES.

TABLE 27. CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD PREMISES.

No. of Premises.No. of Visits.
Bakehouses87
Butchers (including 28 premises registered for manufacture of preserved food)3242
Confectioners (flour)161
Confectioners (sugar)4214
Dairies (registered under Milk and Dairies Regulations)415
Fishmongers1310
Greengrocers3741
Grocers (including 4 premises registered for manufacture of preserved food)6759
Ice-cream premises (manufacture)144
Ice-cream premises (sale and storage)113
Licensed premises8159
Restaurants, cafes, etc.81156
495448

Table: TABLE 28. IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD PREMISES.As the result of inspections made the following improvements were carried out:—

TABLE 28. IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD PREMISES.

As the result of inspections made the following improvements were carried out:—

1. Food rooms reconstructed9 premises
2. Food rooms repaired, cleansed or redecorated31 ,,
3. Food storage improved8 ,,
4. Food preparation equipment improved69 ,,
5. Ventilation and lighting improved5 ,,
6. Staff washing facilities improved17 „
7. Staff clothing accommodation provided7 „
8. First aid boxes provided4 ,,
9. Constant hot water supply installed5 „
10. New sinks provided4 ,,
11. Existing sanitary accommodation improved9 ,,
12. Drainage improved, repaired or altered8 ,,
13. Refuse accumulations removed8 ,,
14. Refuse receptacles provided1 ,,
15. Other improvements or repairs carried out164 ,,