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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
Enfield 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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34
SCHOOLS
The sanitary condition of the County Schools in the District
is under the constant supervision of the Sanitary Inspectors and
any defects found are immediately brought to the notice of the
Authorities concerned.
The sanitary conveniences at all the voluntary schools are
attended to daily by an employee of the Health Department.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924
Total number of carcases examined 18
Number, or parts, found to be diseased (in Butchers' shops) 24
Weight of do. do. do. 1,439 lbs.
Number of Certificates issued 23
The number of Food Preparing and Ice-Cream premises in the District and number of inspections and visits made by the Sanitary Inspectors in regard thereto are as follows:-
| Premises | No. | No. of Inspections and Visits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Preparing | 192 | 879 | |
| Ice-Cream (Sale and/or Manufacture) | 214 | 354 | |
As will be seen from the tabulated statement above, frequent inspections of ice-cream premises were made during the year. During these visits 47 samples of ice-cream were taken and the reports on these samples are summarised as follows:—
| Grade No. of | No. of Samples |
|---|---|
| I | 14 |
| II | 11 |
| III | 13 |
| IV | 9 |
| Examined for Pathogenic Organisms, but not graded | Nil |
| Total | 47 |