London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Feltham 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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visited, the frequency of inspection depending upon the
class of business carried on.
Two licences, both renewals, were issued to keep pet
shops.
The occupiers of two shops were licensed to deal in
game.
The "late day" for the general closing hours of shops
in the area was Friday, but shopkeepers remained free to
fix their own half-day closing, subject to the provisions of
the Shops Act. Most shops closed for the half-day on Wednesdays.
There appeared to be no desire on the part of shopkeepers
to open after the closing hours; generally, of
course, shops were closed well before. A number of shops
opened on Sundays and periodical inspections were made
in connection with the limited range of articles permitted
to be sold! on that day with a view to ensuring so far as
possible that the requirements of the Act were being
observed.
Food premises in the district consist of the following:—
| Catering establishments, including factory canteens and school kitchens | 131 |
| Grocery and provisions shops and "general stores" | 70 |
| Greengrocer's Shops | 39 |
| Butchers Shops | 26 |
| Bakers' Shops | 18 |
| Milk Shops | 13 |
| Fishmongers' Shops | 11 |
| Sweet Confectionery Shops | 51 |
Food Preparing Premises
There were no new registration during the year.
The register contained the addresses of thirty-seven premises registered under the Act for the preservations, etc. of food as follows:—
| Premises used for the manufacture of sausages, pies etc. | 16 |
| Premises used for the cooking of fish | 12 |
| Premises used for the cooking of bacon | 9 |