Food safety: Cleanliness and disinfection of food contact surfaces in gastronomy laboratories at a university in Colombia
Juliana Tobón Ospina,
Mayra Alejandra Fuentes Vanegas,
Daniela Cuervo Montoya
et al.
Abstract:The implementation of effective cleaning and disinfection procedures is crucial to ensure quality control and food safety in food services. This study aimed to evaluate the hygienic conditions in the gastronomy laboratories of a university in Colombia. The study conducted ATP bioluminescence detection and microbiological analysis on various surfaces and food handler's hands. The results indicated the presence of aerobic mesophilic bacteria and total coliforms on the surfaces, but no Escherichia coli, Staphyloc… Show more
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