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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

Croydon 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Refuse deposited in streets2
Washing down shop fronts1
Offensive washing up water thrown over footpath4
Fouling footpaths by dogs2
Swill tubs not covered in slaughter-house1
Lime-washing required2

Table: (19) INFRINGEMENTS OF PUBLIC HEAILTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS—

(19) INFRINGEMENTS OF PUBLIC HEAILTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS—

Want of receptacles for the storage of scraps1
Scraps not kept in receptacles4
Food not protected1

Table: (20) INFRINGEMENTS OF FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928—

(20) INFRINGEMENTS OF FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928—

Margarine not marked11

Table: (21) SALE OF FOOD ORDER, 1921—

(21) SALE OF FOOD ORDER, 1921—

Meat not marked82

Table: (22) INFRINGEMENTS OF MILK & DAIRIES REGULATIONS, &c.—

(22) INFRINGEMENTS OF MILK & DAIRIES REGULATIONS, &c.—

Defective walls1
,, ,, dairy floors and paving6
,, ,, sanitary fittings1
,, drainage4
Dirty dairies13
,, utensils in dairies5
,, conveniences1
Unsuitable storage for bottles1
Milk improperly kept6
Illegal bottling of milk2
Dairy improperly lighted and ventilated1
Vehicles not labelled1
Bottles not labelled1
Dirty milking appliances1
Cows requiring grooming1
Cowshed requiring limewashing2
,, ,, lighting1

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SANITARY CERTIFICATES
On application, an intending or actual occupier or owner,
may have a sanitary survey made of the house, to ascertain
wnether there are conditions existing which may be injurious to
health or requiring attention. In each case an examination is
made of the premises and the drains are tested.
During 1933 requests were made in connection with
77 houses.
3 schools. Total 80.