Condições higiênico-sanitárias dos serviços de alimentos e bebidas de hotéis do município de Pelotas/RS

Abstract

Tourism has shown positive results in the scenario of the economy in recent years, resulting in the expansion of the hotel market. Given this expansion, a growing concern about the supply of safe meals the microbiological point of view. The aim of this study was to perform a diagnosis of the sanitary conditions of the food and beverages (F & B) hotels in the city of Pelotas / RS and propose interventions based on the concepts of Practice. We used a questionnaire type "check list" in accordance with Ordinance No. 78/2009 and samples were collected from surfaces of equipment and utensils, handlers' hands and a food served daily, to perform microbiological analysis before and after intervention. The results were described as the Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods according to the American Public Health Association (APHA). The criteria for microbiological analysis of food followed RDC n ° 12/2001. The study included four hotels located in the central region of Pelotas. The hotels have been ranked among the acceptable levels (between 50-75% coverage of the items) and good (between 75-90% coverage of the items). After the intervention, there were significant differences (p <0.05) in the enumeration of micro-aerobic and coliform organisms in relation enumerations prior to intervention. It was not verified for the presence of micro-organisms Salmonella spp. Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. We conclude that after training, with respect to the check list there has been no satisfactory improvement of sanitary conditions in the services of A & B, and although there was a reduction of the microbial load, this was not effective for all microorganisms. It is suggested that control measures based on the concept of Practice for Food Services and staff training should be implemented in these establishments.