Sellers advised to adhere to hygiene standards in their operations
As the Kadayawan festivities approach, the Ancillary Services Unit (ASU) in the city is urging street vendors to maintain cleanliness around their stalls and strictly follow sanitation protocols.
ASU Head Paul Bermejo has stated that food vendors are considered food handlers, and their compliance with health protocols is crucial. Vendors are required to wear aprons, masks, gloves, and presentable clothes, and their health cards are checked to ensure they are in good health.
To ensure compliance, the ASU has daytime and nighttime teams of inspectors checking all areas in the city. Vendors who fail to meet sanitation requirements will face serious consequences. The ASU will confiscate their LPG tanks, and offenders may be fined up to ₱5,000 or imprisoned.
Bermejo reiterated the need for vendors to follow health protocols to avoid inconvenience. He emphasized the importance of vendor cooperation for the good of the city.
The ASU's measures are focused on preventing food poisoning incidents, especially during the Kadayawan festivities. A food poisoning incident similar to the one that happened before is being prevented by the ASU's enforcement of health protocols.
Street vendors have also been instructed to initiate street cleaning in their frequent areas. The ASU is aiming to ensure a clean and safe environment for street vendors during the festivities.
Bermejo made these statements after the weekly flag ceremony. The Kadayawan festivities are a significant event in the city, and the ASU is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and cleanliness of street vendors during this time.
| Requirements for Food Vendors | Consequences for Non-Compliance | |--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Wear aprons, masks, gloves, and clean attire | Confiscation of LPG tanks | | Maintain cleanliness in food and stall areas | Fines up to ₱5,000 or imprisonment | | Hold valid health cards | Continuous monitoring by day and night teams|
[1] ASU Enforces Strict Health Protocols for Street Vendors during Kadayawan Festivities. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to source]
[2] Bermejo: Street Vendors Must Follow Health Protocols to Avoid Inconvenience. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to source]
[3] ASU Requires Street Vendors to Maintain Cleanliness and Wear Proper Attire during Kadayawan. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to source]
[4] ASU Imposes Serious Consequences for Non-Compliant Street Vendors during Kadayawan. (n.d.). Retrieved from [link to source]
- To maintain the health and wellness of attendees, the ASU is encouraging street vendors to observe science-backed fitness-and-exercise, food-and-drink, and lifestyle habits during the Kadayawan festivities.
- In light of the stringent health protocols set by the ASU, street vendors ought to prioritize health, adhering to guidelines that include wearing proper attire, masks, gloves, maintaining cleanliness, and presenting valid health cards.
- Desiring a safe and clean environment for both street vendors and festival attendees, the ASU has implemented measures similar to those found in reputable health-and-wellness institutions, including regular inspections to uphold food safety standards and penalize non-compliance.
