London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Croydon 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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The following table shows the premises in the Borough at which food is known to be sold, manufactured or stored:—

Bakers154
Butchers189
Confectioners410
Fishmongers96
Fish Friers only45
Greengrocers402
Grocers628
Stalls and Rounds143
Catering Establishments (including Hotels, Canteens, Restaurants, Clubs, Snack Bars, etc.)910
Miscellaneous (including Chemists, etc.)245
3,222

In addition to the above there are the following premises at
which food is prepared for sale or sold:—
Slaughterhouses, Dairies (including Farms) and Milkshops.

The following table gives a summary of the inspections mad" during the year, not including visits made to slaughterhouses, dairies or milkshops:—

Butchers1,416Ice Cream Vendors and Manufacturers667
Bakers and Bakehouses268
Confectioners280Greengrocers260
Fishmongers269Grocers1,555
Fried Fish Shops109Stalls and Rounds other than in Markets131
Poultry and Game Dealers195
Catering Establishments1,154
Cooked Meat Preparation Premises74Miscellaneous418
6,790