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DNISION OF CITY SCHOOLS
City of Muntinlupa
August 3, 2011
DNISION MEMORANDUM
No. -3"1/ s. 2011
INSPECTION OF SCHOOL CANTEENS
To: Division Supervisors/Coordinators
Public Elementary/Secondary School Prindpals
Canteen Managers
1. The Division Health and Nutrition personnel headed by a) Mrs. Angelina C.
Pascual b) :Nus. Maria Teresa S. Indap c) Dr. Armando N. Romero d) Mrs. Angelita
A. Abella will monitor all school canteens to oversee compliance of the following
orders:
)- DepEd Order No.8, s. 2007 - "Revised Implementing Guidelines on the
Operation and Management of School Canteens in Public Elementary and
Secondary Schools".
? DepEd Order No. 14, s. 2005 - "Instructions to Ensure Consumption of
Nutritious and Safe Food in School",
)- DepEd Order No. 52, s. 2008 - "Compliance to Policies on Food Safety in
School".
2. Regional Health and Nutrition Task Force shall also visit the school canteens
anytime this month to monitor compliance to existing DepEd issuances.
3. Immediate and wide dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
Ed. D.
Officer-In-Charge
Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
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Republika ng Pilipinas
(Republic ofthe Philippines)
KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYON
(DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)
PAMBANSANG PUNONG ___;IiIIiiiiIli___
(NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION) ..namt of EducatioD
Daang Misamis, Bago Bantay, Lungsod Quezon . ....... Capatal RegJOa
MEMORANDUM
FROM
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DATE
SUBJECT
DETA1LS
(Misamis St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City)
The Regional Director
Schools Division Superintendents
July 25, 2011
. RECORJ)S UNIT
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Submission of Monitoring Report on Massive Inspection of
School Canteens in tbe respective division on or before August 5,
2011.
The Division Health and Nutrition personnel shall monitor all the
schools canteens to oversee the compliance ofthe following DepEd
Orders: ..
Order No.8, s. 2007 "Revised Implementing Guidelines on
the Operations and Management of School Canteens in Public
Elementary and Secondary School."
Order No. 14, s. 2005 "Instructions to Ensure Consumption
ofNutritious and Safe Food in School."
.,...-DepEd Order No. 52, s. 2008 "Compliance to Policies on Food
Safety in SchooL"
DepEd Order No. 52, s. 2008 "Compliance to Policies on Food
Safety in School."
Enclosed is the Memorandum from Health and Nutrition Center
DepEd Central Office for and guidance.
Schools Di Ision Superintendent
Officer-In-Charge
Office ofthe Regional Director
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
HEALTH AND NUTRITION CENTER
DepEd Complex, Utralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philipploes
URGENT FAX MESSAGE
ALL REGIONAL DIRECTORS
DEPED RO I-XII, CARAGA, CAR. NCR & ARMM
MASSIVE INSPECTION OF SCHOOL CANTEENS AND i
ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS ON CANTEEN MANAGEMENT;
AND FOOD SAFETY IN SCHOOLS
18 July 2011
. The recent food borne illnesses in Tuguegarao City resulting to fatality of two (2) pupils and
incident in Makati City were hard lessons learned and a reminder of our role in protecting the
and saiety of the school children. In lieu of these incidents; the Regional Health and Nutrition
Staff. Division Health and Nutrition Section Staff and Education Supervisors are instructed to
massive inspection of school canteens focusing on compliance to food safety standards and
compliance to DepED Order No.8, s. 2007 "Revised Implementing Guidelines on the.
:mtlons and Management of School Canteens in Public Elementary and Secondary
Order No. 14, s. 2005 to Ensure Consumption of Nutritious and Safe Food ia
, and DepED Order No. 52, 8. 2008 "Compliance to Policies on Food Safety in Schoo1"',
should also look into the foods sold in the school canteens and ensure the following:
Only nutrient-rich foods such as root crops. rice and "om products in native fruits
and vegetable in season, and fortified food products labeled rich in protein, energy, vitamins,
and minerals shall be sold L'l the school canteen. Beverages shall include milk, sbakes
jui.ces prepared from fruit.s and vegetables in season. Candies, chocolates, chips and the like.
are not encouraged to be sold in school canteens.
lilt The sale of carbonated drinks, sugar-based synthetic or artificially flavored junk foods
and any food product that may be detrimental to the child's health and that do not bear the
Sangkap Pinoy seal and/or did not pass FDA approval is prohibited.
Buy food only from reputable sources (to make sure that your foods are of good quality; for
meat - that it is not double dead).
Observe proper storage, cooking and handling of foods As much as possible. prepare the foods
on the day it will be served. .
Non-food items should not be stored with the food items so they will not be m.istaken as
ingredients.
Label all containers.
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There should be available potable wat.r.r and hand washing facilities
Ensure clean, and pest-free environment
Ensure availability of food covets and containers for serving and storage .
Observe hygienic practices on food preparation, cooking display, serving and storage
Dry goods must be stored in dry storage area and perishable toods in cold storage area; fonow
storing instructions.
Practice waste segregation.
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Be conscious of expiry dates of foods; practice First-in, First-Out (FIfo'O) policy.
It is expected that the results of the monit(}ring activities and the recommendations be
initted on or before July 25,2011 to Dr. Maria Coraz()n C.Dumtao, Officer-In-Charge, Health and
i ition Center, 5th Floor, Mabini Bldg., DepED Complex, Meralco A\Ie., Pasig City or email at
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