ISSN: 2782-893X
eISSN: 2799-0664
ISSN: 2782- 893X
This study determined the presence of microbes in street foods and evaluated the sanitation practices of street vendors in compliance to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. Multi-dimensional scaling using S17 Bray Curtis similarity with application of similarity profile was used to show visual representation of dissimilarities among microbial density with respect to type of food item and accompanying compliance to sanitary practices. A total of 30 food samples categorized as non-alcoholic beverages and ready to eat foods were collected and examined for total coliform, Escherichia coli, molds and yeasts as well as Salmonella detection. Result showed contamination of test parameters in all food samples. Majority of the vendors lacked awareness on sanitation in food preparation, processing or handling. The result of the study served as basis in the implementation of DOST IX’s project with the Dipolog City Barbecue Vendors Association entitled Rebranding of Dipolog City Boulevard Barbeque Vendors and Operators, the DOST way.