MEMORANDUM

FOR

The Vice President, Medical Services Office

THRU

The Medical Officer IV, Medical and Dental Department

FROM

The Medical Officer I, Medical and Dental Department

SUBJECT

Report on the Sanitary Inspection of Food Establishments at the

GSIS Central Office

DATE

BACKGROUND
Dr. Maria Charity J. Teao, from the Medical and Dental Department (MDD) and Ms.
Norma P. Reyes of the General Services Department (GSD) conducted canteen sanitary
inspections on March 15, July 31, and September 28, 2012. This is done to evaluate the
establishments compliance to the Medical Service Offices sanitary guidelines, and to
improve the establishments sanitary conditions.
FINDINGS
The following observations were noted among the food establishments (KMG, Cafe
Amparo, GSIS Cooperative, and Barbara's):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Wet and oily floor: all food establishments

No hand soap: all food establishments
Not wearing of gloves: all food establishments
No utensil sterilizer: Barbaras
Food not protected from contamination: GSIS Coop
Placing of order slips in bowl for serving: Caf Amparo
Cleaning of utensils not in prescribed method: Caf Amparo
Improper maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, appliances and utensils:
Barbaras
9. Garbage not properly segregated and disposed: Barbaras
10. Inappropriate placement of trash bag near appliances and utensils: GSIS Coop

CANTEEN INSPECTION RATINGS AT THE GSIS CENTRAL OFFICE (2007-2012)

2007
Jan

Feb

Mar

KMG
Caf
Amparo
GSIS
Cooperative
Skyline

Apr
81
66

May
77
75

June
72
76

July
74
78

66

70

79

79

75
May

Aug

Sept
81
77

Oct
81
80

Nov
86
84

Dec
82
85

Ave
79
78

77

84

86

87

86

79

74

71

86

83

86

87

80

June
83
82

July
81
79

Aug
76
75

Sept
77
78

Oct
73
81

Nov
78
80

Dec
80
85

Ave
81
81

87

86

closed

70

74

76

78

82

78

75

73

74

71

81

82

76

June
75
80

July
78
82

Aug
80
85

Sept
80
85

Oct
85
85

Nov
75
80

Dec
85
85

Ave
79
82

2008
KMG
Caf
Amparo
GSIS
Cooperative
Robertos

Jan
84
83

Feb
86
80

Mar
86
83

Apr
84
81

87

87

88

86

2009
KMG
Caf
Amparo
GSIS
Cooperative
Robertos

Jan
81
81

Feb
80
85

Mar
75
70

Apr
80
80

May

80

85

70

75

80

85

85

75

85

80

85

80

83

80

85

85

85

85

80

70

85

85

85

83

Jan
80
80

Feb
70
70

Mar
75
75

Apr
80
85

May
90
80

June

July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec
90
90

Ave
79
78

80

75

75

80

95

90

81

80

70

80

85

90

81

Jan
75
75

Feb
90
93

Mar
90
90

Apr
80
90

May
90
90

June
75
90

July
85
90

Aug
90
90

Sept
90
90

Oct
90
90

Dec

Ave
86
89

90

90

85

80

90

80

90

90

85

90

Jan

Feb

Mar
80
80

Apr

May

June

July
80
80

Aug
86
96

Sept

Oct

80

80

86

82

80

80

69

76

2010
KMG
Caf
Amparo
GSIS
Cooperative
Robertos
2011
KMG
Caf
Amparo
GSIS
Cooperative

Nov

87

2012
KMG
Caf
Amparo
GSIS
Cooperative
Barbaras

Nov

Dec

Ave
82
85

RECOMMENDATIONS
The GSIS food establishments have received satisfactory ratings since 2007 until 2012.
However, sanitary conditions need improvements at some aspects. We recommend the
following to be strictly observed by the food establishments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Consistent maintenance of cleanliness in the food establishments areas

Acquiring cleaning materials like soaps and sterilizers
Wearing gloves and other appropriate gear
Observing proper hygiene in food preparation, storing and handling
Provision of protective covering for food
Following guidelines for cleaning utensils, equipment and appliances
Practicing proper waste segregation and disposal

We also recommend the renovation of the establishments areas to improve drainage. The
food establishments consistently have wet and oily floors due to poor drainage. If this is
corrected, the areas will be cleaner and accidents due to slippery floors will be prevented.