Table 2 Distribution of median values of inspection score calculated in food establishments and in food handlers according to each component of check-list over MOH areasa
Domain area | Number of assessment items | Inspection score in Bandaragama (Median/IQR) | Inspection score in Bulathsinhala (Median/IQR) | Inspection score in Walallawita (Median/IQR) | Inspection score in all MOH areas (Median/IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Location and construction of food establishments | 9 | 3.86(0.92) | 3.25(0.9) | 3.22(0.92) | 3.44(0.98) |
Maintenance of processing area | 14 | 3.16(0.96) | 2.57(0.89) | 2.71(0.89) | 2.82(0.90) |
Display and serving | 9 | 3.83(1.07) | 3.27(0.91) | 3.00(0.95) | 3.37(0.91) |
Installation of overhead structures and fittings | 3 | 4.00(0.98) | 1.67(0.92) | 1.00(0.85) | 2.33(0.90) |
Water supply and storage | 2 | 5.00(0.64) | 5.00(0.43) | 5.00(0.36) | 5.00(0.55) |
Equipment and Utensils | 6 | 4.33(0.91) | 4.00(0.98) | 3.33(0.99) | 4.00(0.95) |
Other facilities available | 13 | 3.83(1.08) | 3.75(0.96) | 3.38(1.01) | 3.66(0.97) |
Availability of Medical certification | 3 | 1.00(1.01) | 1.00(1.04) | 1.00(1.09) | 1.00(1.04) |
Personal hygiene of food handlers | 8 | 3.50(3.29) | 3.00(3.05) | 2.87(2.80) | 3.12(3.08) |
Precautionary measures taken | 6 | 4.67(4.48) | 4.67(4.24) | 3.83(3.83) | 4.50(4.23) |
Responsibilities of the owners of food establishments | 2 | 1.00(1.68) | 1.00(1.33) | 1.00(1.68) | 1.00(1.56) |
Total | 75 |