Comparison of hygiene standards and food safety practices between sole-proprietor and corporate-managed restaurants in Lebanon
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21295455 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dima Faour-Klingbeil (0000-0002-3126-9964, Plymouth University , Plymouth), Victor Kuri (0000-0003-1706-7597, Plymouth University , Plymouth), Ewen C D Todd (0000-0001-7266-279X, Michigan Public Health Institute), Ewen Todd (Ewen Todd Consulting , Okemos, Michigan) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 122 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 1112-1129 |
| Publication date | 2020-03-31 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-01-2019-0018 |
| OpenAlex | W3009413187 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 36 |
Purpose The objectives of this study were to compare the hygiene standards and food handling practices between sole-proprietor and the corporate-managed restaurants in Lebanon and to determine whether the variations between both groups are explained by and directly related to the type of management. Design/methodology/approach An in-depth observation assessment of food safety environment and practices was conducted on a convenient sample of 50 food businesses in Beirut, which are typical of foodservice outlets in Lebanon and in many countries of the Middle East. The observation assessment checklist comprised six constructs of 2–7 components for analysis. It covered all areas including documentation and record-keeping requirements, which are crucial parts of a food safety system. Findings There was a significant difference in the visual assessment score between sole-proprietor (77.9 ± 18.4) and corporate group (48.5 ± 12.8). Food handlers' behavior and hygiene standards were significantly associated with the type of management. However, there were still critical gaps in the food safety performance of the corporate group suggesting other underlying factors than the type of management. Practical implications Additional elements were drawn from this study for future food safety culture research. Understanding the food safety attitudes and perception of risks of the management representatives, leaders, or food business owners is vital to develop appropriate food safety interventions and foster a positive food safety culture in the foodservice industry. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study not only in Lebanon (or MENA) but also in other regions to measure the association of management type, that is, sole-proprietor management and corporate management, with the food hygiene standards and food safety practices in the foodservice establishments. This paper presents new findings that will be of value for researchers in food safety and will complement the existing literature on food safety culture in the foodservice industry
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |