[Report 1924] / Medical Officer of Health, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.

  • Merthyr Tydfil (Wales : County). Borough Council.
Date:
1924
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Credit: [Report 1924] / Medical Officer of Health, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Bakehouses. Thirteen on register ; 2 of which are underground. Ovens of the modern type are in use in all cases. Two notices were served for lime washing, and i for defective sanitary accommodation. These nuisances were abated, and all bakehouses are now in a satisfactory condition. There is a reduction in number of bakehouses due to bad trade. Butchers. There are ii shops in the district, and at 6 of these premises small goods are made : Pies, brawn, pressed beef, etc. In each case the general cleanliness and quality of material used were found satisfactory. No complaints as to goods supply have been received during the year. No. 4 (Sanitary Inspector Williams). This district com prises the Plymouth, Merthyr Vale and Treharris Wards. Restaurants, Kitchens, &c. There are 6 licensed premises and 2 restaurants in this district which provide for travellers. All dining rooms and lavatories were periodically inspected and always found clean. Enquiries were made as to where the food served was bought, and the provision shops frequencly examined. Fish-Frying Establishments. There are now 14 premises in this district, an increase of 6 since my last report. Constant attention is given to the cooking stoves and other appliances used in con- nection with this trade respecting cleanliness without reason to complain. The outbuildings are suitably constructed for fish cleansing and potato washing. The floors being made either of con- crete or flagstones with channels discharging into gully traps outside. Ice Cream Vendors. There are 8 premises in the district, 2 having given up business since my last report. The rooms where cream is manufactured and the vessels used for the storage of materials were frequently inspected and always found to be very clean. Bakehouses. There are 21 in the district, an increase of i since my last report. Notices were served to remedy structural defects and lime- washing. The ovens are all steam heated with the exception of i old type brick oven. Butchers. There are 31 in the district, an increase of i since my last report. Fourteen prepare small goods such as brawn, sausage and other pies. The meat used in preparation was found on each occasion these premises were visited to be wholesome. I had cause to complain on several occasions concerning dirty machines.