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Abstract
The application of proper practices and procedures relating to food
and beverages storage is considered one of the most vital things that
affect over maintaining food and beverages health and safety within
hospitality establishments. Therefore, the aim of the study was to
investigate the extent of application of proper storage practices and
procedures within food and beverages stores in Fayoum University. The
study’s primary data were collected by using checklists through
observation that was performed by the researcher at eight food and
beverages stores at Fayoum University. Data obtained were analyzed by
using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version (16) and
qualitative analysis. The findings revealed that most food and beverages
stores in Fayoum University suffered from a lack of implementation of
proper storage facilities, procedures and practices and lack of food and
beverages stores personnel’s knowledge and awareness towards proper
storage procedures and practices and personal hygiene requirements. So,
this study recommended that proper storage facilities, procedures and
practices should be available in food and beverages stores in Fayoum
University and applied by qualified staff who has the sufficient awareness
that enables them to properly store food and beverages in a manner that
makes stock life longer as much as possible and protects it against
contamination that might cause food borne illness or food poisoning.