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Chingford 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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31.
Handling, wrapping and delivery of food
Progress has continued in the maintenance of hygienic
conditions in food premises in relation to these Byelaws.
1365 visits were paid to food premises, including
restaurants and other food preparing premises*
Set out hereafter is general information with regard to food
premises and other aspects of food hygiene:-
1. The number of food premises in the area by type
of business is as follows:-
Fishmongers 13
Butchers 29
Provisions 45
Greengrocers 24
Bakers 12
Confectionery 41
Off Licences 7
Chemists 11
Public Houses 13
Restaurants 38
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2. The number of registered food premises is as follows:-
(a) the number registered tinder Section 16
of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955 98
(b) the number registered under the Essex
County Council Act, 1933 76
(c) the number of dairies registered 11
3. The number of inspections of registered food
premises during the year:- 239
4. Condemned food is disposed of by incineration
at the Refuse Disposal Works.