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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 1963

[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 reconstructed17 premises
2.Food rooms repaired, cleansed or redecorated194
3.Food storage improved9
4.Food preparation equipment improved84
5.Ventilation and lighting improved26
6.Staff washing facilities improved38
7.Staff clothing accommodation provided17
8.First aid boxes provided12
9.Constant hot water supply installed27
10.New sinks provided9
11.Existing sanitary accommodation improved3
12.Drainage improved, repaired or altered38
13.Refuse accumulations removed7
14.Refuse receptacles provided7
15.Other improvements or repairs carried out164