Public Health Inspection For Kilimani Primary School
Public Health Inspection For Kilimani Primary School
FROM:
TO:
Dear Sir/Madam
RE: PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTION FOR KILIMANI PRIMARY SCHOOL, ARGWINGS KHODHEK ROAD,
NAIROBI
A sanitary inspection report for Kilimani Primary School was carried out on 21/06/2023 for the purpose
of ascertaining the sanitary condition of the School's kitchen facility and the report obtained is as shown.
MAIN KITCHEN
FOOD HANDLERS
There are 5 food handlers; 1 male and 4 females, all with medical certificates.
The floor of the kitchen is terrazo type which is chipped and greasy. The internal wall surfaces are dirty
which need repainting.
The kitchen has poor lighting and poor ventilation and the windows need repair.
The food preparation surfaces have formica surfaces and shelf compartments need repair. The kitchen
also lacks a store for charcoal.
FLOOR
The floor of the boiler area is cemented and is very dirty.
SLAB AREA
The firplace is damaged and needs repair.The boiler area has 2 chimneys which are non-functional.
DINING HALL
The floor of the dining hall is terrazo type which is cracked. The internal wall painting is cream and dirty
which needs repainting.
VENTILATION
DINING TABLES
There are 11 dining tables and 2 serving tables; 1 with aluminium sheet surface.
WASHING POINTS
FIRE SAFETY
There is a fire extinguisher of 9 litres which is water type and is not serviced.
CONCLUSION
It is evident that the school's kitchen requires a lot of repair since it was observed that there were
damages such as the slab area and the floor. The facilities are not very well appropriate for handling food
and need servicing.
RECOMMENDATION
1. There is need for cleaning and repainting the internal wall surfaces to maintain cleanliness and
hygiene.
2. Ensure repair of the shelf compartments for proper storage and installing a charcoal storage area for
efficient cooking.
4. Repairing the chipped floor to create a clean and safe working surface.
5. Improve the lighting system in the kitchen to ensure sufficient visibility during food preparation and
repair the windows to enhance ventilation.