Detection of pathogen microorganisms from samples of different units (restaurant, cafeteria, etc.) servicing in the center of Siirt province

In this study, various equipments in different units (restaurant, cafeteria) servicing inthe center of Siirt province were detected about environmental hygene. For this aim, 15restaurants were chosen as pilot point and 135 samples were taken from the equipments usedin these units. As a result of microbiologic analyses, microorganisms were detected as theraito of 10% in aprons, 95% in bowls, 90% in pans, 85% in cooking pans, 95% in floors, 95%in fridge handles, 90% in faucets, 95% in toel handles, 90% in soap containers.As a result of this study, it was seen that the detected restaurant had poor generalhygenic condition. In addition, some microorganisms were isolated important for foodpoisonings and this is a potential risk for public health. For this situation, proceeding ofcontrol programmes will be useful.Keywords: Bacteria, Isolation, Identification, Hygene, Restaurant