Table 5.
Food safety practices among institutional food-handlers
| Question | Response % (n) | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |
| Do you use gloves during the distribution of unpackaged foods? If no, go to question 3. |
11.9 (28) | 88.1 (207) |
| Do you wash your hands properly before or after using gloves? | 64.2 (18) | 35.7 (10) |
| Do you wear an apron while working? | 38.3 (90) | 61.7 (145) |
| Do you wear a mask when you distribute unwrapped foods? | 38.3 (90) | 61.7 (145) |
| Do you eat or drink at your work place? | 93.6 (220) | 6.4 (15) |
| Do you wear nail polish when handling food? | 16.2 (38) | 83.8 (197) |
| Do you prepare a meal in advance (i.e., from one shift to another)? | 83.8 (197) | 16.2 (38) |
| Do you properly clean the food storage area before storing new products? | 87.2 (207) | 12.8 (30) |
| Do you use the sanitizer when washing service utensils (plates, mugs and spoons)? | 61.7 (145) | 38.3 (90) |
| Do you use the sanitizer when washing fruits? | 0.0 (0) | 100 (235) |
| Do you check the shelf life of foods at the time of delivery? | 17 (40) | 83 (195) |