Knowledge of Safe Food Temperature among Restaurant Supervisors in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Foodborne diseases are usually caused by consuming foods that are stored at an inappropriate temperature. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of safe food temperature control among restaurant supervisors of Dammam city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was carried out during January 2019...
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doaj-e76444c8032749058ee025b5fb04afa72021-07-26T00:34:22ZengHindawi-WileyJournal of Food Quality1745-45572021-01-01202110.1155/2021/2231371Knowledge of Safe Food Temperature among Restaurant Supervisors in Dammam, Saudi ArabiaMohammed Al-Mohaithef0Syed Taha Abidi1Nargis Begum Javed2Musaad Alruwaili3Amal Yousef Abdelwahed4Department of Public HealthDepartment of Public HealthDepartment of Public HealthDepartment of Public HealthDepartment of Public HealthFoodborne diseases are usually caused by consuming foods that are stored at an inappropriate temperature. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of safe food temperature control among restaurant supervisors of Dammam city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was carried out during January 2019 to May 2019. A close-ended questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and source of information about food temperature control from restaurant supervisors. The response rate of the study was 97 (80.8%). Demographic profile and knowledge scores of restaurant supervisors are reported as percentage. Chi-square test was used to compare group differences in knowledge. p value <0.05 was considered significant. Restaurant supervisors had good knowledge about safe temperature for cold food (93.8%) and storing food in the freezer (83.5%) and in the refrigerator (79.4%), while they had poor knowledge of safe temperature for hot food (14.4%) and the range of temperature in which bacteria grow rapidly (danger zone temperature) in food (15.5%). All restaurant supervisors reported food and environmental inspector as their main source of information about food temperature control. Restaurant supervisors’ education level and place of work showed a significant association with safe temperature for storing food in the refrigerator and the best method to check safe cooking temperature. The high percentage of lack in the knowledge of safe temperature control for hot foods and danger zone temperature among restaurant supervisors is of great concern for public health as it exposes the customers to foodborne illnesses. The study results emphasize on the necessity to conduct education and training programs for restaurant supervisors to improve the quality of food served to consumers and protect them from foodborne illnesses and food poisoning.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2231371 |
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Mohammed Al-Mohaithef Syed Taha Abidi Nargis Begum Javed Musaad Alruwaili Amal Yousef Abdelwahed Knowledge of Safe Food Temperature among Restaurant Supervisors in Dammam, Saudi Arabia Journal of Food Quality |
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Mohammed Al-Mohaithef Syed Taha Abidi Nargis Begum Javed Musaad Alruwaili Amal Yousef Abdelwahed |
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Knowledge of Safe Food Temperature among Restaurant Supervisors in Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
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Knowledge of Safe Food Temperature among Restaurant Supervisors in Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
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Knowledge of Safe Food Temperature among Restaurant Supervisors in Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
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Foodborne diseases are usually caused by consuming foods that are stored at an inappropriate temperature. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of safe food temperature control among restaurant supervisors of Dammam city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was carried out during January 2019 to May 2019. A close-ended questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and source of information about food temperature control from restaurant supervisors. The response rate of the study was 97 (80.8%). Demographic profile and knowledge scores of restaurant supervisors are reported as percentage. Chi-square test was used to compare group differences in knowledge. p value <0.05 was considered significant. Restaurant supervisors had good knowledge about safe temperature for cold food (93.8%) and storing food in the freezer (83.5%) and in the refrigerator (79.4%), while they had poor knowledge of safe temperature for hot food (14.4%) and the range of temperature in which bacteria grow rapidly (danger zone temperature) in food (15.5%). All restaurant supervisors reported food and environmental inspector as their main source of information about food temperature control. Restaurant supervisors’ education level and place of work showed a significant association with safe temperature for storing food in the refrigerator and the best method to check safe cooking temperature. The high percentage of lack in the knowledge of safe temperature control for hot foods and danger zone temperature among restaurant supervisors is of great concern for public health as it exposes the customers to foodborne illnesses. The study results emphasize on the necessity to conduct education and training programs for restaurant supervisors to improve the quality of food served to consumers and protect them from foodborne illnesses and food poisoning. |
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