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Ruislip-Northwood 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]

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REPORT OF THE
CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR
SUMMARY OF INSPECTIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1962.
Five thousand Three hundred and ninety-six inspections were made by the Public
Health Inspectors during the year 1962 in respect of the following matters:-
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT
Houses inspected for nuisances and repairs (1st Inspection) 77
Houses re-inspected 170
Verminous premises 3
Other Insect Infestations 78
Ponds, ditches, watercourses 37
Caravans 60
Gypsy Encampments 113
Yards, passages, car parks 165
Animals, pigs, poultry 52
Dustbins 28
Accumulations of refuse 153
Drains inspected 639
Drains tested 71
Other nuisances 46
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Enquiries 376
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT
Hospital and Hostel Canteens 7
School Canteens 34
Restaurants and Cafes 119
Industrial and Staff Canteens 26
Licensed Premises 7
Butchers' Shops 114
Fish Shops 37
Fried Fish Shops 32
Green-grocers 122
Grocers and Wholesale Depots 183
Bakers 29
Bakehouses 20
Milk Distribution Premises 25
Ice cream shops, premises and vehicles 129
Confectioners Shops 36
Cooked Meat Shops and Food Factories 30
Food Hawkers
Unsound Food 179
Total carried forward 3,199
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