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Wimbledon 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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MEAT AND OTHER POODS.
There are no slaughterhouses within the Borough, and no slaughtermen's
licences were issued under the provisions of the Slaughter of Animals Act
1958, during the year 1962.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955.
The inspection of food premises has formed an important part of the work
of the Public Health Inspectors during the past year. 1,785 visits were made
to premises in which foodstuffs, intended for human consumption, were
prepared, stored or sold. All food premises must comply with the Food
Hygiene (General) Regulations 1960, and a considerable amount of work
has been done under the Regulations during the year. In general, it has been
found that food traders within the Borough are co-operative and I have reason
to believe that the assistance and advice given by the Department is appreciated.
The register of food premises includes the following
| Greengrocers | 67 |
| Confectioners | 137 |
| Ice-cream premises | 196 |
| Bakers | 34 |
| Grocers | 124 |
| Provision dealers | 89 |
| Butchers | 42 |
| Fishmongers | 21 |
| Milk distributors | 42 |
| Chemists | 22 |
| Licensed premises | 74 |
| Clubs | 32 |
| Restaurants and Cafes | 79 |
| Works canteens | 15 |
| School canteens | 52 |
| Kitchens (Hospital and Central Kitchens) | 5 |
| Food stalls/vehicles | 17 |
| Places of public entertainment | 18 |
| 1,066 |
The number of food premises registered in accordance with Section 16
of the Act is as follows
Registered for the storage and sale of ice-cream 150
Registered for the manufacture and sale of icecream
1
Registered for the preparation or manufacture of
sausages 35
Registered for the preparation or manufacture of
potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food 37
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