Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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HOMEWORK.
Sixty-three lists containing the names and addresses of 102
outworkers were received during the year. Fourteen addresses of
outworkers were forwarded to other districts.
PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT.
Number of inspections 31
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
Thirty-five offensive trade premises are established in the district
and in connection with these, 55 inspections were made during the
year.
One new fish-frying shop was opened during the year with the
consent of the Council.
MILK.
Number of Licences in force on 31st December, under
the Milk (Special Designations) Orders, 1936 and
1938 37
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924.
Total number of carcases examined 14,610
Number, or parts, found to be diseased 436
Weight of do. do. 2 tons 9 cwt. 2 qrs. 12½ lbs.
It was found necessary, however, to take action against one
butcher for not giving notice of intention to slaughter and for exposing
a portion of a carcase affected with disease. The Magistrates imposed
fines totalling £3 5s. Od.
UNSOUND MEAT AND FOODS.
Number of inspections made to slaughter-houses, shops,
stalls in markets and food-preparing shops 2,215
CARAVANS.
Number of applications received for consent 7
Number of applications granted 3