Most of the vendors stored their left-overs in ambient temperatures; this is quite risky
because safety from contamination by pathogenic organisms was not assured and the
maintenance of optimal qualities of colour, texture and nutritive value were not put into
consideration.
DISCUSSION
Most of the street food vendors neither underwent any form of formal training in food
preparation nor did they attempt to seek it. According to FAO [12], food handlers should
have the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to handle food hygienically.
Systems should be put in place to ensure that food handlers remain aware of all
procedures necessary to maintain the safety and suitability of food. FAO [11]