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Wandsworth 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES 33

Table: TABLE ISUMMARY OF VISITS TO FOOD PREMISES

TABLE I

SUMMARY OF VISITS TO FOOD PREMISES

PutneyCentralClaphamStreathamWhole Borough
Dairies15184637116
Restaurant Kitchens4204153974491,731
Ice Cream Premises4884549186
Butchers' Shops298189217100804
Greengrocers' Shops16039122109430
Fishmongers' Shops42164732137
Fried Fish Shops77501928327
Market Stalls1721,2238561712,422
Grocers' Shops5843555973911,927
Confectioners' Shops3022252452791,051
Bakehouses1461576421388
Other Premises342143225115825
Total Visits2,6062,9143,0131,81110,344

Table: The following shows the number and type of premises in the Borough where food is sold, stored or prepared:

The following shows the number and type of premises in the Borough where food is sold, stored or prepared:

Dairies and Milk Depots8
Food Factories22
Restaurants, Cafes and Canteens571
Bakers and Confectioners484
Butchers193
Greengrocers210
Fishmongers67
Fish Friers56
Bakehouses50
Grocers557
Off Licences93
Public Houses148
Stalls142
2,601

Table: The amount of work completed during 1962 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details:

The amount of work completed during 1962 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details:

Washhand basins provided49
Sinks provided15
Provision of hot water over sink and washhand basin31
Accommodation for clothing provided6
Soap, towel and nailbrush1
Premises repaired or redecorated48
Adequate protection for open food7
Notices to employees8
Dustbins5
W.C. accommodation23