An Investigation Into the Enforcement and Compliance of Food Safety Regulations at Street Food Vending Sites in Oyo State, Nigeria

The enforcement and compliance with sanitary requirements at street food vending sites were found to be low and therefore, the sanitary conditions and food safety practices at these sites cannot be guaranteed. A positive correlation exists between sanitary compliance and the enforcement of sanitary requirements at street food vending sites. It is recommended that municipal authorities register all the street food vending sites, to enable effective monitoring in ensuring that food safety regulations are implemented at street food vending sites.