Abstract:
Background: In order to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness, it is the duty of every food
establishment that serves meals to a large number of consumers to keep the food safe and
wholesome. Cross-contamination, poor personal hygiene habits, and waste management were the
main causes of foodborne disease in food establishments. Poor sanitary conditions in food
establishments contribute to the incidence of foodborne diseases often associated with outbreaks
that end up threatening global public health security.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the sanitary conditions and associated factors
among food establishment in Burayu Town, Oromia, Ethiopia from August 30 to November 30,
2022.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted among 260 randomly selected food
establishments from August 30 to November 30, 2022. Data were collected using an interview administered questionnaire and observational checklist adapted from similar studies.
Binary logistic regression analysis was done to see the association between each independent
variable and dependent variable with p-value <0.25 to select candidate for multiple logistic
regression analysis. The strength of the association was measured using AOR and 95% CI and P value <0.05 considered as statistically significant.
Result: A total of 260 food establishments were involved in the study. Out of the total study
participants, the overall good sanitary conditions were (47.3%); 95%CI: 41.2% -53.3%). Adequate
lighting of dining room (AOR:3.4; 95% CI: 1.80-7.10), being owner of the establishment (AOR=
2.4;95% CI: 1.46-4.47), availability of bathing for workers (AOR:1.9; 95% CI: 1.15-3.43) and
inspection by regulatory body (AOR:1.7; 95% CI: 1.03-3.12) showed statistically significant
association with sanitary conditions of food establishment.
Conclusion: According to this study, the sanitary condition of food establishment was poor.
Some of the factors associated with this sanitary condition were owner of the establishment,
regulatory inspection, availability of shower and lighting of dining room. However, these can be
improved through periodic inspections, promote and ensure proper hygiene and sanitation
practices.
