Jungnang-gu Conducts Hygiene Inspections at Group Meal Facilities to Prevent Food Poisoning

Guidance and inspection for food poisoning prevention targeting 214 group meal facilities in the area until the end of August

Consumer food hygiene inspectors conduct on-site visits in teams of two

Request to comply with the six major food poisoning prevention rules at homes and general restaurants as well

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi) is conducting guidance and inspections to prevent food poisoning, which is likely to occur due to the continuous hot and humid weather, targeting meal facilities in the area.

Consumer food hygiene inspectors visit the sites in teams of two to conduct hygiene guidance and inspections. The inspection targets are 214 group meal facilities in the area, including schools, kindergartens, daycare centers, welfare facilities, government offices, and companies.

The district plans to complete inspections of the target facilities by the end of August.

The main inspection items include ▲management status of ingredients ▲compliance with personal hygiene management of kitchens and kitchen workers ▲compliance with facility standards, and overall management status related to food hygiene and food poisoning prevention. If violations are found, immediate corrective actions will be taken on-site or administrative measures will be enforced according to the Food Sanitation Act.

Additionally, the district urged households and general restaurants to practice the six major food poisoning prevention rules for thorough prevention.

The six major food poisoning prevention rules are ▲wash hands under running water for more than 30 seconds ▲use separate knives and cutting boards for raw and cooked foods ▲cook food to a core temperature of 85℃ or higher for at least 1 minute ▲boil water before drinking ▲wash ingredients and cooking utensils thoroughly ▲maintain food storage temperatures (refrigeration below 5℃, freezing below -18℃).

Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “We will carefully inspect and thoroughly manage food poisoning, which is likely to occur in summer, so that residents can enjoy their meals with peace of mind. We also ask residents to actively participate in practicing the prevention rules.”

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