An Evaluation of the Hygiene Practices of Polish Street Food Vendors in Selected Food Trucks and Stands.

ABSTRACT: Today, street food vending is becoming a dynamically developing food industry in Europe, including Poland. Lifestyle changes and socioeconomic factors, especially among young consumers, make it a convenient food alternative, even in countries without this tradition. The aim of the study was to evaluate hygiene conditions and practices in selected street food facilities in Poland. The study was carried out in accordance with an observation checklist developed on the basis of the hygienic requirements of the European Union. The study covered 550 randomly selected street food vendors in Poland in 10 cities. The hygiene of street food outlets was assessed in three aspects: ensuring proper production conditions, hygiene of production and distribution, and hygiene of personnel. The evaluation of

SUBMITTER: Wiatrowski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8622227 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature