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Meat.— under the Public health (Meat) regulations, 1924,
notice of intention to slaughter has to be sent to the Town Hall
by all butchers who have slaughter-houses in Hornsey. In this
way the Inspectors are enabled to inspect the carcase and organs
of every animal killed in the Borough. The general standard of
meat sold in Hornsey is good. During the year the carcases of
1,526 sheep, of 58 beasts, of 2 pigs rand of 1 calf were inspected
under the Regulations, and 547 lbs. of meat and meat offal
were surrendered voluntarily on account of some diseased condition.
All diseased meat and offal are destroyed in the Corporation
incinerator.
Slaughter-houses.—The following is a statement regarding
the slaughter-houses in the Borough: —
In Dec., 1927. In Dec., 1928.
Licensed 5 5
Other foods.—Particular attention was given to all premises
where food is prepared or sold. During the year 854 visits of
inspection were paid to the various food premises in the Borough.