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Table 1 22 point Classification tool for food outlets used in the investigation (see Lake et al. [11])

From: The foodscape: classification and field validation of secondary data sources across urban/rural and socio-economic classifications in England

Classification

1

Restaurant

2

Pub/Bar

3

Convenience

4

Supermarket

5

Takeaway Food

6

Work Place/Education

7

Hotels/Function Rooms/Associations

8

Medical e.g. Pharmacy

9

Entertainment e.g. cinema, bowling, theatre, sports venues

10

Department Stores i.e. large retail store organised into departments offering variety of merchandise.

11

Discount Stores

12

Fast Food

13

Pizzeria

14

Non-Food Stores/Novelty Items e.g. clothes/accessory shops, gift shops, stationery shops, cosmetic/toiletry shops.

15

Food Production Services e.g. wholesalers, suppliers, distributers, caterers, cash & carry

16

Sandwich Shop

17

Café/Coffee Shop

18

Specialist e.g. organic food stores, holistic food stores, fair trade stores, oriental food stores

19

Specialist Traditional e.g. Delicatessen, Butcher, Baker, Fishmonger, Confectioners, Greengrocer

20

Baker-Retail Freshly baked savouries/bread, pre-made sandwiches, baked sweet products & branded products. Usually a chain, takeaway only.

21

Health and Leisure e.g. Gyms, Health Clubs, Leisure Centre

22

Other