Avaliação das condições sanitárias de uma unidade de alimentação e nutrição de uma Organização Militar

Abstract

Military organizations are responsible for feeding large numbers of people every day. In Brazil , they have a specific legislation regulating the practice for food safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sanitary conditions of a military unit of food and nutrition. The study data were collected through a checklist through direct observation and monitoring of a charge of regiment. The evaluation was conducted in two stages, before and after a makeover. For classification of the establishment , we used the criteria set by Ordinance 854/SELOM/2005. The highest percentage was found in the category Equipment , furniture and fixtures , which went from 45 % to 75 % of compliance , being classified in Group 2 . Group Building and facilities showed a slight improvement after the reform, reaching 31%, while maintaining the standings in Group 3. Regarding food handlers were observed in 23% compliance . The production and transport categories and Documentation did not change with reform, keeping your rankings in groups 2 and 3 , with 57% and 9.5% of adequacy, respectively. Given the above, it is clear that reform of food and nutrition are investments that improve the physical structure and hence food security. For other items not affected by the reform, capacity and supervision building are needed in order to adjust the procedures performed .