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There are 82 butchers' shops in the District, to which 305
recorded visits have been paid. These and other premises
within the scope of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations,
1924, have been kept under constant observation. In the
course of these inspections several notices have been served
upon occupiers, calling their attention to breaches of the
Regulations ; such notices were conformed to, and further
action was found unnecessary.
SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACT, 1933.
15 slaughter-men employed in slaughter houses within the
Borough were licensed under the above Act as fit and proper
persons to slaughter or stun animals.
OTHER FOODS.
The following foodstuffs, which were voluntarily submitted
to the Inspectors for examination, were condemned as
unfit for consumption and destroyed :—
Fish :—
15 stones skate—unsound.
31 stones cod—unsound.
4 boxes kippers—unsound.
Fruit:—
28 lbs. damsons—unsound.
HENDON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ACT, 1929.
The following table shews the number of premises used
for the preparation, storage, and sale of foodstuffs, which are
registered in pursuance of the above Act:—
Fried fish shops 21
Premises used for the sale and / or
manufacture of ice cream 172
Premises used for the preservation of
meats and fish 33
These premises are inspected periodically to ensure the
maintenance of hygienic conditions.