hygienic status of some hospital kitchens in Cairo city

ABSTRACT

This study was done on 4 hospital kitchens. Each was visited three times at the rush hour. Specimen was subjected to bacteriological examination. Results obtained point out that all examined samples failed to pass acceptable standard applied abroad. This is due to the low standard of hygienic measures adopted. Bacteriological satisfaction can only be achieved by rigid attention to every detail of personal and kitchen hygiene. Suggested measures to improve the sanitary condition of food serving establishments is discussed