Condições físico-estruturais e higiênicas das cozinhas de escolas municipais de Itaqui-RS

Abstract

The objective of this study was to verify the physical and structural and hygienic conditions of kitchens in public schools in childhood education and elementary school Itaqui-RS. The sample consisted of all urban public schools, six from childhood education and six elementary schools. The conformity assessment of good practices occurred through the application of four checklists based on the current sanitary legislation, which was applied by previously trained academics Nutrition course. This study included categories related to buildings and facilities and sanitation equipment, furniture and fixtures of the food manipulation area. The scoring criteria used in this study were adapted from CECANE/UFRGS according to the degree of sanitary risk. After analyzing the data, it was found in the checklist in complete good practices (LVBPC) and checklist for good practices reduced (LVBPR) a level of compliance at childhood education of 0-25% (sanitary risk very high) and 26-50% (high sanitary risk) and between schools elementary school of 26-50% (high sanitary risk). From the results obtained in this study it was concluded that the physical, structural and hygiene conditions of the schools was inadequate. It is necessary to carry out corrective actions and guidance regarding to food handlers, as well as an effective and judicious intervention by regulatory agencies.