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Greenwich 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Supervision of Premises Including Factories where
Food is Prepared.—To these establishments the Public Health
Inspectors made 3,814 visits, as a result of which 127 improvements
were effected.

The following table is a statistical record of the major portion of the duties performed and inspections undertaken during the year:—

premises Inspected or visit MadeNo. of VisitsNo of Premises at which Improve ments were Effected
Caterers, Restaurants, etc.56724
Grocers, Greengrocers14813
Butchers' Shops10818
Dairies and Milk Distributors2895
Wharves and Factories780
Bakehouses and Bakers' Shops368
Ice-Cream Premises, Confectioners, etc.22510
Fried Fish Shops507
Other Non-Registered Food Premises7518
Cooked Meats and Preserved Foods32724
Visits Re. Infestations75
„ „ Markets312
„ „ Food Poisoning5
Sampling Visits492
Fair Visits14
School Visits103
Interviews156
Complaints Investigated52
Totals3,814127

Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, I960.—In compliance with Regulations 16 and 19, which deal with the provision of washhand basins and the provision of facilities for washing food and equipment respectively, the following table gives details of the fitments introduced into food premises as grouped in trade categories:—

Type of PremisesNo. of PremisesNo. provided with wash-hand basinsNo. with facilities for washing food and equipment
Cafes,Restaurants, etc.445445445
Grocers339337339
Greengrocers164159not applicable
Butchers140140140
Bakers696869
Confectioners292289not applicable
Fish Shops696969
Public Houses241241241
Off Licences5353not applicable