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Infringements.—The following infringements were discovered
and dealt with during the year:—
1. Meat Regulations, 1924.
Carcases inflated by mouth 1
2. Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
Animals being killed without being first effectually
stunned with a mechanically operated instrument
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Other Foods.—The bakehouses, fish, fruit and grocers' shops
situated within the district continue to be kept under observation.
In this connection, the lack of adequate legislation controlling
those premises in which foodstuffs are retailed for human consumption
might be noted. Too great a margin of latitude is still
allowed, although on the whole Southgate is particularly fortunate
in its class of shops.
Three stones of mackerel and 10 tins of apricots were voluntarily
surrendered during the year.
Shops Act, 1934.—This Act came into operation on December
30th, 1934, and has placed considerably more responsibility
upon the Local Authority. A much more detailed inspection of
such establishments is now necessary with respect to working hours
and conditions, condition of premises, lavatory accommodation,
etc., these inspections being undertaken by the Sanitary Inspectors
and Miss Wellman, Health Visitor, who have been appointed Shops
Inspectors under the Act. A summary of the work carried out
during the year will be found set out with the details relating to
the sanitary inspection of the area. It can be definitely stated
that, with the exception of certain minor infringements of the Act
which are inevitable among so many shops, the inspections revealed
a satisfactory standard of efficiency.
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