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In connection with the 17 pieces of meat seized on October
24th from the cold store at 12 Brixton Road (shop in
the occupation of Mr. Frederick Arnold), they were con.
demned by the Magistrate at the Lambeth Police Court
on the same day and the Magistrate ordered them to be
destroyed. A summons was taken out, and the defendant
was fined £25 and 7s.6d. costs for depositing for the purpose
of sale or of preparation for sale the meat which was
unsound and unwholesome and unfit for the food of man.
Inspection of Market Thoroughfares.
During 1910, the market thoroughfares have been under
bi-weekly special inspections by the Sanitary Inspectors,
2 inspectors being on duty at a time—Saturday nights (9 to
12) and Sunday mornings (9 to 12). The market thoroughfares
are Atlantic Road, Wandsworth Road, New Cut,
Lower Marsh and Lambeth Walk. These systematic inspections
are of great value in securing wholesome food
being exposed, on stalls and in shops, for sale.
At the commencement of the summer, a circular letter
was again sent round to the greengrocers throughout the
Borough, reminding them of the necessity of having all
refuse (greens etc.), removed forthwith, so as to prevent
a nuisance from its decomposition due to warm weather.
Outside Urinals of Public Houses.
During 1910, the outside urinals connected with public
houses have been under inspection, and notices have been
served as required.
Proposed Regulations of Places where Bread is Sold.
During 1910, the question was raised by the London
County Council as to the need for regulating places at which
bread is sold, so as to bring them sanitarily into conformity