Place Type
Place Type Classifications
The place_type
field provides high-level cohort classification of incident locations, offering a standardized way to group reports across broad categories of establishments.
Restaurant
Traditional food service establishments
• Full-service restaurants • Fast-food locations • Casual dining establishments • Fine dining venues • Quick-service restaurants
Grocery
Food retail establishments
• Supermarkets • Fresh markets • Health food stores • International grocery stores • Specialty food markets
Bar
Establishments primarily serving alcohol with food
• Pubs • Sports bars • Wine bars • Taverns • Brewery taprooms
Meal Delivery
Food delivery services and platforms
• Delivery apps • Ghost kitchens • Virtual restaurants • Meal kit services • Food delivery operations
Locale
General location categorization
• Districts • Neighborhoods • Geographic regions • Community areas • Local subdivisions
Bakery
Specialized baked goods establishments
• Retail bakeries • Pastry shops • Bread bakeries • Donut shops • Cake shops
Convenience
Small format retail with limited groceries
• Convenience stores • Mini-marts • Corner stores • Quick-stop shops • Small format retailers
Department Store
Large retail establishments
• Major retail chains • Department stores • Big box retailers • General merchandise stores • Multi-department retailers
School-University
Educational institutions
• Universities • K-12 schools • Colleges • Technical schools • Educational facilities
Cafe
Coffee-focused establishments
• Coffee shops • Cafeterias • Bistros • Tea rooms • Espresso bars
Airport
Airport-based establishments
• Terminal restaurants • Airport food courts • Terminal cafes • Airport retail • Gate area vendors
Theater
Entertainment venues
• Movie theaters • Performance venues • Cinema complexes • Performing arts centers • Entertainment facilities
Lodging
Accommodation establishments
• Hotels • Motels • Resorts • Inns • Extended stay facilities
Furniture Store
Furniture retail locations
• Furniture showrooms • Home furnishing stores • Furniture warehouses • Home goods stores • Furniture outlets
Airline-Inflight
In-flight food service
• Airline meals • In-flight catering • Airline food service • Flight meal prep • Aviation dining
Gas Station
Fuel stations with food service
• Gas station convenience stores • Service station shops • Fuel stop markets • Travel centers • Road stop facilities
Food Truck
Mobile food vendors
• Food trucks • Mobile kitchens • Street food vendors • Food carts • Mobile food units
Hospital
Healthcare facilities
• Hospital cafeterias • Medical center dining • Healthcare facility food service • Patient meal service • Hospital retail
Pharmacy
Drug stores and pharmacies
• Pharmacy chains • Drug stores • Pharmacy markets • Chemists • Pharmacy retail
Tourist Attraction
Visitor destinations
• Tourist sites • Attractions • Visitor centers • Tourism facilities • Popular destinations
Amusement
Recreation and entertainment facilities
• Theme parks • Amusement parks • Entertainment centers • Recreation facilities • Fun parks
Stadium
Large sports/entertainment venues
• Sports stadiums • Arenas • Event venues • Sports complexes • Athletic facilities
Casino
Gaming establishments
• Casino restaurants • Gaming facility dining • Casino food courts • Gaming resort dining • Casino cafes
Values are case-sensitive
Some categories may overlap with business_sector and business_type fields
This classification focuses on the physical or operational nature of the location
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