Evaluation of hygiene practices in catering premises at large-scale events in the UK: identifying risks for the Olympics 2012.

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES:To investigate hygiene practices of caterers at large events in order to: support the production of guidance on catering at such events; to compare hygiene standards at weekends with other times in the week; and to learn lessons in preparation for the London Olympics in 2012. STUDY DESIGN:UK-wide study of caterers at large events, including questionnaires on hygiene procedures and microbiological examination of food, water and environmental samples. METHODS:In total, 1364 samples of food, water, surface swabs and cloths were collected at 139 events, by local authority sampling officers, and transported to laboratories for microbiological analysis. RESULTS:Eight percent of food samples were of an unsatisfactory quality, and a further 2% contained potentially hazardous levels of Bacillus spp. A significantly higher proportion of unsatisfactory food samples were taken from vendors without adequate food safety procedures in place. Fifty-two percent of water samples, 38% of swabs and 71% of cloths were also unsatisfactory. The majority of samples (57%) were collected on Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays. Environmental swab results were significantly poorer at weekends compared with other days of the week. CONCLUSIONS:This study reinforces the fact that food hygiene is a continuing cause for concern in mobile vendors, and indicates a need for an ongoing programme of training and monitoring of caterers in preparation for the London Olympics.

journal_name

Public Health

journal_title

Public health

authors

Willis C,Elviss N,Aird H,Fenelon D,McLauchlin J

doi

10.1016/j.puhe.2012.04.007

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-08-01 00:00:00

pages

646-56

issue

8

eissn

0033-3506

issn

1476-5616

pii

S0033-3506(12)00143-6

journal_volume

126

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