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 Haringey]
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Inspections and Re-inspections carried out by Public Health Inspectors and Technical Assistants
Statutory Nuisances 7,459
Drainage 1,403
Drain Tests 19
Surface Water Pollution 2,289
Vermin and Pests 483
Rodents 478
Accumulation of Refuse 698
Smoke Observations 201
Smoke Control 1,410
Noise 484
Disrepair Certificates 12
Housing Surveys 1,025
Multiple Occupation 9,438
Overcrowding 110
Other inspections under Housing Acts 961
Mortgage Advance 7
Improvements Grants 2,895
Infectious Disease (Not food borne) 382
Food Poisoning and food borne disease 197
Factories with Mechanical Power 371
Factories without Mechanical Power 9
Outworkers 79
Offices etc.: General Inspection 248
Offices etc.: Other visits 442
Shops Act 3,158
Employment of Young Persons 575
Bakehouses 113
Bakers and Flour Confectioners 204
Butchers 507
Canteens and Kitchens 178
Confectioners - Sugar 248
Fishmongers 90
Fried Fish Shops 135
Greengrocers and Fruiterers 482
Grocers 929
Hawkers of Food 53
Prepared Food Premises 28
Public Houses and Off Licences 212
Restaurants and Cafes 930
Slaughterhouses 310
Other Food Premises 218
Street Traders 2,091
Food and Drugs Sampling 868
Ice Cream Sampling 87
Milk Sampling 63
Surrender of Unsound Food 292
Investigation of Food Complaints 322
Bacteriological examination of Food 141
Hairdressers 54
Old People's Welfare 44
Pet Animals Act 66
Other visits 3,965
No access 4,265
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