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 Wood Green]
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B. Analysis of Persons Employed in Registered Premises by
Workplace
No. of persons
Class of Workplace employed
Offices 2,191
Retail Shops 2,638
Wholesale Depts., Warehouses 3 31
Catering Establishments open to the Public 421
Canteens 90
Fuel Storage Depots 16
Total Males 3,570
Total Females 2,1,17
Total 5,687
C. Exemptions
Three applications for exemption from the requirements relating
to space, temperature and sanitary conveniences were received
during the year. In each case exemption was refused.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
(a) Food Premises in the Borough
Bakers' Shops 26
Butchers' Shops 33
Cafes and Restaurants 38
Chemists Shops 17
Confectionery and Sweet Shops 74
Dairies and Milk Shops 27
Fried Fish Shops 8
Wet Fish Shops 5
Greengrocers' Shops 46
Grocers' Shops 72
Public Houses and Off Licences 41
Food Factories 10
(b) Food and Drugs Act 1955, Section 16
There are 13 premises registered for the manufacture of ice
cream in the district and 154 premises registered for retailing ice
cream. During the year 12 visits were paid to these premises.
Also 49 premises are registered under this Section for the
preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled
or preserved food intended for sale. Visits to these premises during
the year numbered 6.
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