Using ATP- bioluminescence for Kitchen Hygiene Control of Alexandria University Dormitories

Fouad Nour, Soheir; Nawar, Isis; Abo El Enen, Mostafa; Ashry, Abd  Elazeez

doi:10.21608/thalexu.2010.161409

Using ATP- bioluminescence for Kitchen Hygiene Control of Alexandria University Dormitories

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Professor of Food and Nutrition, Home Economics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, El-Shatby , University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt

² Professor of Food and Nutrition, Home Economics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, El-Shatby, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.

³ Assistant Professor, Hotels Studies Department, Faculty of Tourism & Hotels, University of Alexandria, Egypt

⁴ Food Preparation and Service Risks in Alexandria Dormitories, Obstacles of HACCP System Implementation Master of Science Thesis, Home Economics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, El-Shatby , University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt

10.21608/thalexu.2010.161409

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate kitchen hygiene control of AlexandriaUniversity dormitories suing ATP- Bioluminescence and a questionnaire collected from a random sample of the employees who are working in the kitchen. The results are statistically tested using percents, Chi square and correlation coefficient. Findings cleared the need for more interest with offering training programs in food safety and hygiene to all the levels of workers in the dormitories to upgrade the levels of awareness and practices through food handling in the kitchen and food service.

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