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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

Chislehurst 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

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Table: TABLE VI.SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.

TABLE VI.

SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.

1. Inspections—General.
Dwelling Houses (Public Health Act)5,290
Dwelling Houses (Housing Act)738
Dwelling Houses (Rent Act)65
Bakers122
Bakehouses110
Butchers271
Butchers and registered sausage manufacturers123
Works Canteens77
Restaurants and Cafes267
Dairies30
Fishmongers217
Greengrocers282
Grocers762
Ice Cream Shops233
Piggeries84
Public Houses31
Confectioners Shops66
Chemists1
Mineral Water Factory1
Factories (Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, Factories Acts)17
Factories (Section 7, Factories Acts)205
Factories (Section 7—other premises)39
Factories (Section 110, Factories Acts)—Outworkers3
Smoke Abatement82
Premises—for rats and mice1,892
Infectious Diseases562
Food Poisoning80
Moveable Dwellings720
Rivers and Streams70
Shops Act500
Schools71
Swimming Pools4
Public Conveniences203
Unsound Food175
Stables14
Petroleum Acts43
Fireguards Act29
Pet Animals Act21
13,500