Table 2.

Grocer responses regarding food safety practices in the Woldia University students' canteen, May-July 2021 (n = 291).

Variables	Categories	Grocer responses
		Frequency	Percentage
Do you wash your hands with soap and water after going to the toilet?	Yes	138	47.4
	No	153	52.6
Do you keep cooking utensils and cooking surfaces safe?	Yes	133	45.7
	No	158	54.3
How do you rate the storage of equipment used for food processing?	Correctly placed	129	44.3
	Improper storage	162	55.7
Do you cut your nails regularly?	Yes	154	52.9
	No	137	47.1
Do you cover your hair while cooking?	Yes	150	51.5
	No	141	48.5
Do you wash your hands before you start handling food?	Yes	156	53.6
	No	135	46.4
Do you wash utensils with three or more compartments?	Yes	142	48.8
	No	149	51.2
Do you wash dishes with soap or detergent?	Yes	177	60.8
	No	114	39.2
Keep cooked foods at a safe temperature?	Yes	127	43.6
	No	164	56.4

Source: survey data result, 2021.