Microbiological Analysis of Surfaces of Hospital Kitchen Equipment in Benin City, Nigeria
Hospital kitchen equipment are the materials used in the kitchen in carrying out food preparation effectively
in hospitals. This study aimed to analyse the surfaces of some hospital kitchen equipment for microbial quality. Samples
were collected before and after food preparation from surfaces of tables, sinks, gas cookers and freezer handle of three major
hospital kitchens in Benin City, Nigeria. The samples were transported to the laboratory and subjected to standard
microbiological analysis.