Introduction

Food and drink establishments are places where an individual gets food in the form of breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, accompanied by some form of drink. Unhygienic practices in food and drink establishments affect the health of the clients. In this session, you will be introduced to the hygiene requirements in food and drink establishments that are likely to be found at community level. You will learn how food items and equipment are handled in a hygienic manner, the public health importance of food handlers, and what client-focused hygienic services are required.