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 Tottenham District]
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County Food Inspectors took in the Tottenham area 290 samples during
1914, in connection with which 7 prosecutions were instituted, and 7
convictions obtained.
ICE CREAM.
There are 85 Ice Cream premises in the district, most of which
are small sweet shops ; all have been regularly inspected.
FISH SHOPS.
There are 67 Fish Shops in Tottenham, which are, for the most
part, maintained in a satisfactory condition.
BUTCHERS' SHOPS.
There are 94 Butchers' Shops in Tottenham ; some of those
premises belong to small tradesmen who deal only in foreign meat.
PAWNSHOPS.
There are 13 Pawnbrokers' premises in Tottenham, all of which
are kept in a clean and sanitary condition. Certain of these have to be
inspected annually, and a satisfactory report must be given before
certificates are granted.
PUBLIC HOUSES.
There are 59 Public Houses and 77 "Off-Licence" premises
in Tottenham.
GIPSY ENCAMPMENTS.
We have had no trouble with gipsy encampments during the year:
13 were removed in 1910, and 33 in 1909.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES.
The Common Lodging Houses at 2 and 4 Whitehall Street, 1 and
2 Union Row, and 85 High Cross Road, have been periodically inspected
during the year so as to ensure that the requirements of the model byelaws
are complied with.