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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: TABLE 28. — CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD PREMISES.

TABLE 28. — CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD PREMISES.

No. of Premises.No. of Visits.
Bakehouses69
Butchers (including 23 premises registered for manufacture of preserved food)2879
Confectioners (flour)1422
Confectioners (sugar)4961
Dairies (registered under Milk and Dairies Regulations)321
Fishmongers1330
Greengrocers3358
Grocers (including 4 premises registered for manufacture of preserved food)59159
Ice-Cream premises (manufacture)360
Ice-Cream premises (sale and storage)115
Licensed premises8375
Restaurants, cafes, etc.82292
488866

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

TABLE 29. — IMPROVEMENTS IN FOOD PREMISES.

As the result of inspections made the following improvements were

carried out :—

1. Food rooms reconstructed34 premises
2. Food rooms repaired, cleansed or redecorated281
3. Food storage improved14
4. Food preparation equipment improved80
5. Ventilation and lighting improved27
6. Staff washing facilities improved51
7. Staff clothing accommodation provided11
8. First aid boxes provided10
9. Constant hot water supply installed37
10. New sinks provided12
11. Existing sanitary accommodation improved20
12. Drainage improved, repaired or altered32
13. Refuse accumulations removed13
14. Refuse receptacles provided10
15. Other improvements or repairs carried out240