2. o The inspection was held during a support visit at
Kuruman Hospital.
o To assist all food handlers in incorporating five
key principles of food safety
o To ensure the safety of all vulnerable, sick,
unhealthy patients, children and pregnant women
o To ensure compliance with related legislation
o To identify training and development needs in
regards to Food safety and personal hygiene
o To monitor waste management practices
o To improve personal and facility hygiene
Enforcing ‘clean as you go principles’
INSPECTION
3.
Walk through inspection and monitoring
Photographs
Methodology used
4.
Employees do not have proper protective equipment
Rusty, greasy and dirty surfaces
Pet food in kitchen surfaces
Foodstuffs kept directly on the floor
Wearing off surfaces
Blood stains dried on the floors of the fridge
Improper staking and storage
No controlled entry in the kitchen
Food stuffs exposed to contamination
Staff wearing jewellery in the food preparation area
No proper labelling of bins
Bins are not kept close with fitted lids
Walls and floors not entirely clean
Results
16.
Keep the kitchen clean and tidy
Use stainless steel for ease in cleaning
Clean as you go principle
Keep your surfaces clean and prevent
microorganisms from spreading
Pack your food stuffs in an orderly manner 1st one in
1st one out principle
Wash your food every time before preparation
Remedial Actions
17.
Wash your hands after using the bathroom, touching
raw food, after smoking or after touching any part of
your body.
Wear personal protective clothing, keep it clean and
hygienic.
Wear gloves in case of injuries and blisters on the
hands.
Do not touch you noise, hair or ears when preparing.
No jewellery is allowed in the food preparation area
Personal Hygiene
18.
The facility management must build a solid
partnership with the Municipal Environmental
Health Practitioners. As in the Eyes of the law are
the rightful monitors of the government facilities.
As DOH Environmental Practitioners we are here to
support and advice so that you within boundaries of
the law.
Conclusion
