The safety of the food we eat is very important, and so the latest attempt by the Manchester Health Department to ensure that the food establishments in that parish are up to scratch is commendable.
In an article published in Monday's STAR, it was reported that the department will be adopting a zero tolerance approach as it relates to food establishments. One might ask why wasn't there such an approach before.
According to the article, the department had to close supermarket because it was infested with rats, however it was allowed to reopen when the management took the necessary steps to reduce the infestation.
Zero-tolerant
The supermarket owners and owners of other food establishments should not wait until the health inspectors come around to ensure that the food they are selling to people is of a high standard.
These establishments ought to be conscientious, especially in their field, because the slightest mistake they make could lead to someone's death.
Customers who purchase food at these establishments ought to be vigilant as well, because if there is a problem and it is allowed to worsen, it is certainly going to affect their health, possibly with a fatal result.
We encourage the health inspectors to do their jobs and ensure that they are vigilant and zero-tolerant at all times. Food establishments need to recognise that while they are trying to make some money and cut back on overheads, they should not do so at the expense of people's health. They should strive to be clean at all times.
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