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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

Beddington and Wallington 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]

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Table: Dr. H. Amphlett Williams, Ph.D.QLond.), A.C.G.F.C., F.R.I.C., of 1 Southwark Street, London, S.E.1, is Public Analyst for the Borough.

Dr. H. Amphlett Williams, Ph.D.QLond.), A.C.G.F.C., F.R.I.C., of 1 Southwark Street, London, S.E.1, is Public Analyst for the Borough.

Bakers ShopsConfectioners & ice creamGrocers and General StoresBakehousesButchersFishmongers and FriersGreengrocersCaterersWorks Canteens, etc.Hotels and Public HousesMilk DepotsFood FactoriesTotals
No. inspected16396862410262630833259
Contraventions relating to:
Reg. 6Fittings and Equipment——14210—-163——146
Containers114-2——1————9
Reg. 8Protection of Food4—10—1—54———125
External food displays1—2———4———2—9
Reg. 9Personal cleanliness——1————1————2
Use of Tobacco——1———13————5
Reg. 12Drainage——3——126—1—114
Reg. 14Sanitary accommodation145—31611—1——32
Lighting of229141—221——24
Notices12411—25————16
Ventilation (vent spaces)1——————1————2
Reg. 15Water supply211—2——1————7
16Ablution facilities (wash hand basins and/or constant hot
water31527414—9227——2103
Reg. 17First-aid equipment1111—8134——1—30
Reg. 18Accommodation for clothing131116—4142———42
Reg. 19Sinks (incl. hot water)3512—11—683———48
tog. 20-21 Light and ventilation——2—-———————2
tog. 22Sleeping rooms——————1—————1
Reg. 23Premises
Cleanliness—15—516105——235
Decoration321721127138———65
Repair3819171710—1——57
Suitable surfaces2310—5——113———34
tog. 24Accumulations of refuse——2—1—21———17
Dustbins (Bye Laws)—2613168—1—129
Reg. 29Control of temperature——3-——131———8
Other unsatisfactory conditions ..—310—21443———27
Unsanitary premises——2—11—5—-——9
Totals29531911397117616437539688