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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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: TABLE 29. IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD PREMISES.As the result of inspections made the following improvements were carried out:—

TABLE 29. IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD PREMISES.

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

1.Food rooms reconstructed13 premises
2.Food rooms repaired, cleansed or redecorated184 "
3.Food storage improved13 "
4.Food preparation equipment improved121"
5.Ventilation and lighting improved72 "
6.Staff washing facilities improved48 "
7.Staff clothing accommodation provided24 "
8.First aid boxes provided7 "
9.Constant hot water supply installed60 "
10.New sinks provided23 "
11.Existing sanitary accommodation improved43 "
12.Drainage improved, repaired or altered20 "
13.Refuse accumulations removed18 "
14.Refuse receptacles provided11 "
15.Other improvements or repairs carried out179 "