Hygiene control and the degree of cleanliness of surfaces of equipment, tools, materials, packaging and food handler’s hands are carried out using specific test kits (swabs).

Checks conducted by the laboratory of PTA Food Lab & Nutritional Services LTD include identification and enumeration of microorganisms such as: Total viable count – Enterobacteriaceae – Enterococci – Salmonella – Listeria – Staphylococci – Yeasts – Moulds etc.

Surfaces hygiene control services apply mainly to:

• The Food industry
• Dining Places
• Hotels