FOOD COMPLAINTS
During the year 271 food complaints of various types were received,
fully investigated and appropriate action taken where necessary. Twentyseven
prosecutions were taken against firms concerned as reported above.
Table: SUMMARY OF INSPECTIONS MADE BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS, AND OTHER DEPARTMENTAL WORK.
SUMMARY OF INSPECTIONS MADE BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS, AND OTHER DEPARTMENTAL WORK.
Total number of houses Inspected for housing defects under Public Health or Housing Acts
4,209
Houses Inspected following applications for certificates of disrepair
20
Inspection of underground rooms
77
Special inspections In connection with the Housing Survey
544
Houses inspected for overcrowding conditions
52
Re-inspections of work outstanding on housing notices
10,532
Number of visits regarding Infectious diseases
872
Number of visits regarding food poisoning
73
Inspections of drainage work during repair
2,382
Drainage systems inspected, surveyed or traced
2,870
Drains tested
486
Inspections of cesspools and earth closets
28
do schools and school sanitary conveniences
11
do public conveniences
125
do verminous premises
91
do Ponds and ditches
13
do premises in course of demolition
893
do theatres, cinemas, halls, etc.
10
do tents, vans and similar structures
88
do premises in connection with improvement grants
525
Inspection and re-Inspection of houses In multiple occupation
5,402
Inspection and re-inspection in connection with Smoke Control Orders
14,869
observations
131
Visits regarding exhumation
5
Visits to premises for food condemnation
834
Inspections of wells and gathering grounds of water supply
