Avaliação da adequação às boas práticas em restaurantes comerciais do município de Uberlândia-MG

Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, with the changing lifestyle of the population, an increase in the consumption of food outside the home has been observed, leading to the need for knowledge about the sanitary quality of food offered in commercial restaurants. Aim: To evaluate the adequacy of good practices in commercial restaurants in the municipality of Uberlândia-MG. Method: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted. Five commercial restaurants, such as self-service restaurants, were randomly selected. To assess compliance with good practices, the checklist of good practices for food services from the Collegiate Board Resolution (RDC 216/2004), which includes 12 evaluation items, was applied. All data were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Of the five restaurants evaluated, two presented irregularities. The first restaurant presented a physical space incompatible with the unit's demand, leading to delays in production. The second restaurant, however, presented irregularities related to food storage and production. Three restaurants evaluated showed 100% compliance with good practices. Conclusions: Although we found irregularities in some commercial restaurants, the majority (60%) met the established quality and safety standards, thus guaranteeing food that is safe for the consumer's health.

Keywords: Good handling practices; Food hygiene; Food services