The Sanitation of Street Food around Primary School in Muang district, Chonburi Province
Keywords:
street food, food sanitation, Coliform bacteria, primary schoolAbstract
The objective of this survey study was to investigate food sanitation and risk of contamination of coliform bacteria in street food that was located surrounding primary schools in Muang District, Chonburi province. The data were collected using Food Sanitation Inspection Forms, coliform bacteria test kits and E-coli test kits kept in iced coolers. Samples were collected at food stall locations surrounding five schools. The finding showed that sanitary conditions, according to guidelines that were followed the most were (1) all cooked food must be kept in covered containers, accounting for 57.4%, followed by (2) food handlers must wear suitable protective clothing including short or long sleeves clothes, aprons and hair coverings, accounting for 85.2%, and (3) proper utensils must be used for picking up food, accounting for 96%. Moreover, according to the results of the coliform bacteria test, bacteria were found in various tests from 15% to 62% of tested samples. The cooked food, sushi, in which the bacteria were detected the most, was found to be contaminated 100%. This was followed by flour-based cooked foods (i.e., roll pancake stuffed, steamed stuff bun, donut) which were found to be contaminated 34.3% of the time, Additionally, meat-based cooked foods (i.e., sausages, meat ball, poultry meat, pork steamed/grilled/fried) were found to be contaminated 27.5%. The iced refreshments were present with coliform bacteria 55% and E.coli 5%. Our results suggest that the relevant authorities of food sanitation and hygiene management should enforce food stall health standards in those food stalls located surrounding schools to cater hygienic foods.
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