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Prosecutions.—There were no prosecutions in respect
of unsound meat in 1923.
Foreign Beef Tongues.—During the year, 21,805 parcels
of frozen Argentine beef tongues were delivered to the cold-air
stores in Finsbury. A special examination was made of 10,950
of these tongues, with the result that 54 or .49 per cent, were
found to be slightly affected with actinomycosis.
Slaughter Houses.—In Finsbury there are two slaughter
houses. The owners' name and addresses are as follows:—Mr.
Thomas Webb, 191, Goswell Road.
Mr. J. A. Mobbs, 14, Penton Street.
The slaughter houses were inspected in 1923 on 65 occasions.
No defects were ascertained and consequently no notices were
served.
There are no knacker's yards in the Borough.
Slaughter of Poultry By-Laws.—By-Laws made by the
London County Council for regulating the business of a
siaughterer of poultry came into force during 1923. The Inspectors,
however, reported that there were no premises in the
Borough to the occupier of which the by-laws applied.
Food Storage.—The storage places of food stuffs sold
by street traders in the Borough of Finsbury are frequently
visited and the goods therein are inspected by the Sanitary
inspectors and also by the Meat Inspector.
As a rule very small stocks are kept. It is the practice, as
far as possible, to sell off all goods daily, principally to save
depreciation in value.
Many of the stall-keepers have suitable places for storing
their goods; some, however, have no stores or have unsuitable
storage accommodation.