It is important to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen to prevent pests from entering the premises and contaminate foods and to prevent the growth of pathogens, increasing risks of food poisoning. The major sources of microbial contaminants in food are through human, equipment or utensils, raw foods, insects and animals, and through environment, hence, it is essential for us to ensure that the kitchen is clean at all times.
If the cleanliness of the kitchen is not maintained, food borne illness may occur, through infection and intoxication. Infection is caused by consuming food that contains living disease causing organism. One example would be salmonella in eggs and poultry. Intoxication is caused by eating food that contains a harmful chemical or toxin produced by bacteria.
Cleanliness of the premises can be maintained by throwing all waste products in the waste bin and not by throwing rubbish anywhere. It can also be maintained by cleaning the floors of the premises daily.
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ReplyDeleteKitchen is the area when chef or any food handlers prepare their food in.It is essential that the kitchen is kept clean at all times to prevent pests like rats,lizards etc. from contaminating the utensils that is used to prepare food.
ReplyDeleteKeeping the kitchen clean is important because it is where you prepare food. If it not clean, cross contamination can occur, through human or pests which will lead to food borne illnesses.
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