Abstract: Sixty three vending sites were randomly selected for this study. The microbiological assessment of
dish washing waters, drinking water served in jugs and kettles, piece of money handled while serving food and
utensils surface showed the presence of large number of food related bacteria such as coliforms and
Staphylococcus aureus. Results showed that 100% of the first dish washing water (W1) had unacceptable
levels of contamination. While the second dish washing water (W2) had 40% each of impure and very impure
waters. 52% of the last dish washing waters (W3) had acceptable level of purity and 24% each were impure and
very impure. Open shade and road side vendors served consumers impure water (103