ON HYGIENE IN STREET FLAVOURS: A DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research was conducted using the document analysis method to examine hygiene practices in street food. Within the scope of the study, academic publications from national and international literature, reports by the World Health Organization (WHO), and various field studies were systematically reviewed. A content analysis approach was adopted during the analysis process, and the data obtained were classified under five thematic categories: infrastructure deficiencies and environmental risks, vendors’ knowledge levels and implementation shortcomings, food safety risks, the need for training and certification, and consumer perception. The findings revealed that hygiene standards in street food vending areas are often inadequate and that the vendors’ knowledge does not fully translate into practice. Additionally, the study identified serious microbiological risks in terms of food safety. However, despite these risks, consumer demand for street food remains strong. As a result of the study, it is recommended that training programs for vendors be expanded, infrastructure support from local governments be enhanced, and certification systems be established. The findings provide significant insights for both public health policy and the sustainability of street food culture.