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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 1959

[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)4,586
Dwelling Houses (Housing Act)327
Dwelling Houses (Rent Act)355
Moveable Dwellings489
Sampling Visits168
Unsound Food248
Meat Inspections1
Dairies37
Ice Cream Shops234
Butchers and registered sausage manufacturers480
Bakers202
Bakehouses126
Restaurants, Cafes and Canteens425
Chemists25
Fishmongers241
Greengrocers486
Grocers1,082
Confectioners Shops176
Vans and Stalls45
Public Houses, Licensed Premises and Clubs42
Halls32
Factories (Section 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 Factories Acts)56
Factories (Section 7, Factories Act)236
Factories (Section 7, other premises)47
Shops Act400
Fireguards Act29
Petroleum Acts227
Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act45
Swill Plants19
Piggeries34
Riding Establishments and Stables68
Keeping of Animals53
Premises—for rats and mice993
Premises—for other pests99
Offensive Accumulations99
Rag Flock Act1
Pet Animals Act8
Clean Air Act214
Public Conveniences680
Swimming Pools12
Rivers and Streams89
Water Supplies20
Infectious Diseases208
Food Poisoning159
13,603