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Hornsey 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Premises periodically inspected.—The following premises were visited periodically during the year and any matters found requiring attention were dealt with;—
| Description of Premises | No in District |
|---|---|
| Dairies, Cow-sheds and Milkshops | 30 |
| Ice-cream premises | 56 |
| Bakehouses | 32 |
| Restaurant kitchens | 30 |
| Slaughter-houses | 5 |
| Butchers' shops | 55 |
| Fish shops | 26 |
| Shops re Food supplies | 211 |
| Factories, Workshops and Outworkers' work-places | 421 |
| Cinemas | 7 |
The Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts.—
Eighteen formal applications for certificates under the Kent and
Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts were received. In nine
instances the necessary repairs were carried out by the owners;
one certificate was issued and five refused; three applications
were withdrawn.
In nine instances the necessary repairs were carried out by the owners; one certificate was issued and five refused; three applications were withdrawn.
| Petroleum Acts, etc.— | Two-gallon-tin Stores. | Bulk Stores. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of licences in force | 60 | 43 | 17 |
Carbide of Calcium.—
Number of licences in force ... 6
The premises where petrol is stored are visited regularly and
a list with particulars is sent to the Superintendent of the Fire
Brigade each year.
Rag Flock Act.—Nineteen visits have been made to upholsterers'
premises where rag flock was being used.
Shops Acts.—Regular inspections have been made in regard
to the closing of shops at the hours set down in the Shops (Early
Closing) Act. Generally speaking this Act is well observed, but
where an infringement has occurred the attention of the shopkeeper
has been called to the matter and an undertaking obtained
that the contravention will not recur, in all cases with satisfactory
results. Close attention is paid to the provisions of the
Shops Act, 1912, and to the closing of shops for the weekly halfholiday.
Apart from neglect to display the prescribed forms in
a few instances, all of which have received attention on notice
being given to the shopkeeper, the Act has been strictly observed.
Cinemas, etc—All the Cinemas and places of public entertainment
have been periodically visited, attention being directed
to the sanitary conveniences and the general cleanliness of the