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Greenwich 1967

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

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

Premises Inspected or Visits MadeNo. of VisitsNo. of Premises at which Improvements were effectedNo. of Improvements effected
Caterers, Restaurants, etc33632102
Grocers, Greengrocers2373498
Butchers' Shops1111975
Dairies and Milk Distributors45
Wharves and Factories780339
Bakehouses and Bakers' Shops27615
Ice Cream Premises, Confectioners, etc85831
Fried Fish Shops88753
Other Non-Registered Food Premises14213
Cooked Meats and Preserved Foods368**
Visits Re. Infestations133_
„ Markets314
„ „ Food Poisoning4
Sampling Visits769
Fair Visits14
School Visits159
Interviews249
Complaints Investigated83
Totals3,944110416
* Included under Grocers' and Butchers' Shops.
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960
In compliance with Regulations 16 and 19, which deal with the provision of wash-hand 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, etc447447447
Grocers332332332
Greengrocers166163Not applicable
Butchers139139139
Bakers707070
Confectioners289288Not applicable
Fish Shops727272
Public Houses238238238
Off Licences5353Not applicable