Get Live Poultry & Slaughter Markets off the Philadelphia streets!
- by: Paul Calpo
- recipient: Hon. Michael Nutter - Mayor of Philadelphia
You should sign this petition if animals of all shapes and sizes are of the same degree. Prioritising or differentiating between animals and how they are killed or eaten is wrong, is it not? In some countries they eat dog, and in some they don't, but animals of all kinds will suffer the same fate to slaughter for our stomach.
In this case, we have live poultry markets on the STREETS, not in suitable establishments in rural areas.
Live poultry markets a lot like Central Live Poultry on Spring Gardens St in Philadelphia US sits on the open streets for all to see.
Several cages crammed full of live birds, chickens (and rabbits) stacked up on each other, the door to the store wide open during the hot weather.
Along with this, these animals are exposed to loud noises of the traffic, as well as poisonous pollution and the constant on lookers from the public.
This isn't only an inhumane way to control livestock but also distressing to passersby on the street. Especially if there are children around, which there is.
Shutting down this sort of establishment is almost unachievable because of the high demand of the meat industry, but to have this establishment moved to a more rural area, or field land would be more suitable than on the streets and hopefully with suitable supervision.
All we want to ask, is the Mayor of Philadelphia Hon. Michael Nutter, that you look into these sorts of establishments and propose they are moved off of the streets. We shouldn't prioritise or differentiate the life of an animal, this wouldn't be acceptable if it was cows or pigs in stores on the streets and it shouldn't be for birds, chickens and rabbits alike.
Live poultry markets a lot like Central Live Poultry on Spring Gardens St in Philadelphia US sits on the open streets for all to see. Several cages crammed full of live birds, chickens (and rabbits) stacked up on each other, the door to the store wide open during the hot weather. Along with this, these animals are exposed to loud noises of the traffic, as well as poisonous pollution and the constant on lookers from the public. This isn't only an inhumane way to control livestock but also distressing to passersby on the street. Especially if there are children around, which there is.
The current data that I found on this establishment is as follows:
THIS DATA WAS 5 YEARS AGO IN 2010… Has there been one since?
Total inspections: 2 First inspection: 09/07/2010 (No violations recorded)
Last inspection: 09/08/2010 (The day after opening:- Violations recorded below)
Duties of the Person in Charge (46.102) The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation.. Food Safety certified individual not present during the time of inspection. -Observed photocopy of Food Safety Certificate.
Duty to Report Disease or Medical Condition (46.111) Food faciliy does not have a Health Awareness Reporting Procedure for food employees.
Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5)) Freshly killed chicken was held at 46 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Employees are currently storing Chicken in plastic bags in ice machine. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714) Excessive blood debris observed in rear slaughter room on shelving below table. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
Handwashing Facility - Handwash Cleanser, Hand Drying, Signage, Handwash Aids or Devices Use Restriction (46.941(b)-(e)) The handwash sink in the slaughter room area does not have single use towels, continuous towels, or air drying device. No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the slaughter room area and toliet room to remind food employees to wash their hands.
Cleaning & Storing Maintenance Tools (46.981(e)(m)) Floor throughout establishment observed with feathers, water and bird feces. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action. Item unnecessary to the operation of the facility were found stored in the basement.
Controlling Pests, Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and Pests (46.981(k)(l)) Visible physical evidence of insect activity observed in the front area. Excessive fly activity onsewed. Management instructed to initiate immediate corrective action.
Read more: http://www.city-data.com/pa-restaurants/Central-Live-Poultry-Market.html#ixzz3dXbea0V4
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