[Report 1961-1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Market Drayton R.D.C.

  • Market Drayton (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1964
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Credit: [Report 1961-1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Market Drayton R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Ice Cream The 30 premises registered under Sec. 16 of the Food & Drugs Act, 1953, are for the storage and sale of pre-packed ice cream, there being no manufacturers. Milk Under the Milk and Dairies Regulations 1949 - 1954 there are 7 distributers registered and 3 premises. Food Premises Broken down into types these are as follows It must be noted that many country shops represent several types in the one shop. Bakers and Confectioners 5 3utchers (all types) 6 Cafes 4 Canteens 2 Dairies 3 Greengrocers 1 Grocers 10 Licensed Premises 13 Sweet ^hops 36 The Food Hygiene Regulations apply to 75 premises, where 13 inspections were carried out. Food Premises registered under Sec. 16 of the Food & Drugs Act, 1955, for the preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food intended for sale number 8 and these received 16 inspections. Under the Shop Acts six inspections were carried out and one defect was remedied. Food Poisoning There were no cases of food poisoning notified during the year. Sewage Disposal 1. Number of houses in District (permanent and temporary) 2604 2. Number of houses connected to sewage disposal works owned by Local Authority 631 3. Number of houses connected to satisfactory private sewage disposal or treatment plants 1039 4. Number of houses without satisfactory means of sewage 8C4 5. Number of sewage disposal works owned by District Council 14 6. Number of houses using chemical, pail, earth or privy closets (a) with proper means of disposal 884 (b) without proper means of disposal none 7. Number of houses where Local Authority collect night soil none