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 Friern Barnet]
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SANITARY SERVICES.
Summary of inspections of District.
Visits in connection with complaints 471
Visits in connection with infectious disease 336
Visits to shops and other places where food is
prepared, stored or sold 583
Visits to other shops 131
Visits to factories 105
Visits to petrol installations 91
Visits in connection with housing and the repair
of dwelling houses l8l2
Visits in connection with the Rent Act 38
Visits in connection with the Clean Air Act 2277
Appointments and special visits 380
Visits in connection with rodent control 984
Miscellaneous visits 243
Total 7451
Summary of complaints received.
Housing defects 67
Defective drainage 12
Offensive accumulations or smells 45
Insect pests 51
Rat or mouse infestations 116
Unsound food 9
Noise nuisance 4
Other complaints 25
Total 329
Notices Served.
Informal notices served 158
Statutory notices served 6
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