Kiến thức và thực hành an toàn vệ sinh thực phẩm của người chế biến thực phẩm bếp ăn bán trú trường mầm non tại thị xã Sơn Tây, Hà Nội năm 2022

To describe the current status of food safety knowledge and practices of food processors at kindergartens in Son Tay, Ha Noi in 2022 Study design: Cross-sectional description. Results: The percentage of food processors meeting the general knowledge and practice requirements on food safety and hygiene are 91% and 89% respectively. Regarding knowledge, 78.72% of food handlers have correct knowledge about the height of the table for food preparation compared to the floor, and 84% of food handlers know the appropriate times to wash their hands. However, 4.26% of food handlers still use their bare hands to handle cooked food. Most establishments (96.81%) store and preserve food in refrigerators. Food storage areas are generally safe, well-ventilated, and easy to clean (nearly 90%), and can effectively prevent insects (92.55%).Conclusion: The percentages of food processors meeting the general knowledge and practice requirements on food safety and hygiene are relatively high, with the exception of some food processors who still used hands directly when handling food.