TO KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY IN COMMERCIAL KITCHENS: A STUDY OF CRUISE LINES AND HOTELS

Food microbiology is a vital component in ensuring the safety and stability of the food that we eat. Like all technical subjects, it is full of jargon that can appear complex and difficult to non-microbiological staff. Understanding the basics of food microbiology and its importance in maintaining food safety is vital .United states of America has very strict rules and regulations regarding the food hygiene and safety and so my basis for this research started way back when I was working in one of the cruise liners at USA and further after working in many five star hotels ,I managed to gather food samples and thorough microbiological evaluation was done in the microbiology lab of the cruise liners and hotels. The hotels executive chef and the microbiologist was a big help in allowing taking the food samples and using the microbiology lab equipments in order to get the food sample results. Interviews were conducted and data collected on their knowledge of risk perception, food handling practices, temperature control, food borne pathogens, and personal hygiene. The food tests were conducted to know and gather knowledge about Salmonella and staphylococcus aureus. The lack of current knowledge of food hygiene and safety among hotels and restaurant staff highlights increased risk associated with food in India.