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 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:—
Bakers | 154 |
Butchers | 189 |
Confectioners | 410 |
Fishmongers | 96 |
Fish Friers only | 45 |
Greengrocers | 402 |
Grocers | 628 |
Stalls and Rounds | 143 |
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:—
Butchers | 1,416 | Ice Cream Vendors and Manufacturers | 667 |
Bakers and Bakehouses | 268 | ||
Confectioners | 280 | Greengrocers | 260 |
Fishmongers | 269 | Grocers | 1,555 |
Fried Fish Shops | 109 | Stalls and Rounds other than in Markets | 131 |
Poultry and Game Dealers | 195 | ||
Catering Establishments | 1,154 | ||
Cooked Meat Preparation Premises | 74 | Miscellaneous | 418 |
6,790 |