A MICROBIOLOIOLOGICAL STUDY OF HYGEINE MAINTAINED AT VARIOUS HOSTELS OF CHANDIGARH.

Saloni Jain

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

A MICROBIOLOIOLOGICAL STUDY OF HYGEINE MAINTAINED AT VARIOUS HOSTELS OF CHANDIGARH.

Saloni Jain

Abstract :

 The present study was undertaken to assess the microbial load of hygeine maintained in Hostel kitchens. Samples were collected and E. coli was isolated from possible sources of contamination (Serving area, Nail, Knife, Hand, Dishcloth, Chopping board and Cooking utensil). E. coli strains were subjected to Antibiotic sensitivity test and SAT (Salt Aggregation Test). Metal ion resistance test was also conducted. Hygiene and cleaning practices followed by food handlers at Hostels were also surveyed. It was observed that only 36.84% food handlers were trained in food hygiene practices. Only 11.11% hostels follow daily overall cleanliness schedule and 63.15% of total Hostel kitchens were safe against rodents and insects. It was also observed that majority of food handlers washed hands before and after handling food (63.15%).