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Bromley 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
Full details of the varied duties involved in sanitary
inspection of the area as carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors,
are contained in Tables X, XI and XII in the Appendix.
The following are the aggregate totals under the respective headings:—
| Total No. of Inspections and Visits. | Total No. of Defects and Nuisances found. | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 4,557 | 1,137 |
| Infectious Diseases | 288 | — |
| Food Premises | 3,412 | 148 |
| Factories, Outworkers, etc. | 462 | 154 |
| Sampling Visits | 398 | — |
| Trade Premises (Various) | 946 | 70 |
| Rodent Control | 306 | 13 |
| Miscellaneous | 849 | 71 |
| Total | 11,218 | 1,593 |
In addition to the above, there were 1,725 interviews with
owners, agents, etc., on site and at the office, in connection with
the above work.
Notices issued:—
Preliminary:—
Housing 550
Food Premises 83
Factories, etc. 68
Trade Premises 37
Rodent Control 481
Miscellaneous 79
1,298
Statutory:—
Housing Nil
Total 1,298
Food Condemnation Certificates issued: 1,687.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
Eleven inspections and re-inspections were made by the
Inspectors. Two nuisances were found, and at the end of the
year four had been remedied. (This includes those carried over
from the previous year.)