London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Beddington and Wallington 1964

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

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(3) food premises
Fittings-equipment (Improved) 1
Protection for food stuff provided 1
Displays Improved 1
Drainage Improved and Repaired 1
Sanitary accommodation improved 1
Ablution facilities provided or improved 2
Sinks and hot water provided 4
Premises repaired 1
Cleaned and redecorated 3
Lighting and Ventilation Improved 1
Accumulations removed 1
Dustbins provided 2
Personal Cleanliness Improved 1
Flooring Improved 5
(4) OFFICES AND SHOPS
Redecorated or Cleansed 2
Forms Exhibited 3
Artificial Lighting improved 1
First Aid Equipment Provided 1
Sanitary Accommodation improved 2
Dustbins provided 1
SUMMARY OF VISITS ETC. DURING THE YEAR
Number of inspections of dwelling-houses 139
Number of re-inspections of premises 478
Number of visits to work in progress 9
Number of miscellaneous visits and inspections 239
Number of visits to food premises 355
Number of visits to factories 56
Number of visits to shops, offices and workplaces 492
Number of visits to watercress beds, smallholdings, etc 13
Number of inspections of public conveniences 19
Number of visits re infectious diseases 130
Number of visits re insect pests 80
Number of inspections re rats and mice 15&3
Number of sewer manholes treated 378
Number of visits to streams 23
Number of visits re clean air 1843
Number of inspections of swimming bath 3
Number of visits re drainage 505
Number of drains tested 27
Number of drainage obstructions cleared 116
Number of rooms disinfected 13
Number of lots of bedding and clothing disinfected 1
Number of library books disinfected 447
Number of samples of foodstuffs, water, stools etc., taken
for examination 297
Number of visits re food and other samples 242
Number of visits re noise 6l
Number of complaints received and investigated 745
Number of informal notices served 910
Number of statutory notices served 42
Number of interviews re nuisances, etc. 296
H. G. CRIPPS,
Chief Public Health Inspector.
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