The Importance of Hygiene

Hygiene Standards in fast food Restaurants and Takeaways

INTRODUCTION

Food Safety and hygiene practices are an important part that has to be followed religiously in the food service industry. The employees will learn the basic and very important reasons why sanitation is so critical in this business and how to contribute to the safe and clean environment to work. People eat food every day, either at home or away from home. When they spend their money on

Food outside, they expect to have good quality and hygiene in food level, this not only gives them value with nutrition but also avoid them from food-borne illness.

. There is no doubt that food and water is a primary need for human beings. It should be put into account that when it comes to restaurant and fast food businesses that hygiene and food safety standards are not compromised. Where eating out has increased and has become todays culture and life-style for people spending their leisure time. It means food safety and hygiene practice should be taken into a major consideration. In fact, in recent times, small and medium food service operators are in huge demand and they are the ones who are dominating the restaurant business (www.food.co.nz ). The rapid growth of these food service operators and establishments invites attention to people who research about and analyse food safety and food hygiene practice. This grows a concern and awareness for consumers and food service operators against food safety and food hygiene.

1. Objectives

To understand the need of hygiene in an organisation and to comply as per rules and regulations set by governing bodies.

To investigate practices of food hygiene and safety among food handlers in fast food restaurants and takeaways.

2, Questions

1. What is the importance of hygiene in food business?

2. What are the effects and risks the restaurant and customers face due unhygienic condition?

3. How...