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Table 5 Food safety practices among institutional food-handlers

From: Food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of institutional food-handlers in Ghana

Question

Response % (n)

Yes

No

Do you use gloves during the distribution of unpackaged foods?

If no, go to question 3.

11.9 (28)

88.1 (207)

Do you wash your hands properly before or after using gloves?

64.2 (18)

35.7 (10)

Do you wear an apron while working?

38.3 (90)

61.7 (145)

Do you wear a mask when you distribute unwrapped foods?

38.3 (90)

61.7 (145)

Do you eat or drink at your work place?

93.6 (220)

6.4 (15)

Do you wear nail polish when handling food?

16.2 (38)

83.8 (197)

Do you prepare a meal in advance (i.e., from one shift to another)?

83.8 (197)

16.2 (38)

Do you properly clean the food storage area before storing new products?

87.2 (207)

12.8 (30)

Do you use the sanitizer when washing service utensils (plates, mugs and spoons)?

61.7 (145)

38.3 (90)

Do you use the sanitizer when washing fruits?

0.0 (0)

100 (235)

Do you check the shelf life of foods at the time of delivery?

17 (40)

83 (195)