Abstract
Street food is a popular food culture in Bangladesh, offering affordable and accessible meals to the population. However, it raises significant public health concerns due to inadequate hygiene practices, leading to widespread foodborne illnesses. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the food safety knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of food vendors in Dhaka. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 street food vendors in Dhaka City. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the KAP, and multivariate models, including linear and ordinal logistic regression, were used to explore the associations between these factors. The study revealed that approximately 96% of sellers were male. Most of the participants (48.25%) had a primary level of education and 93.50% of vendors had no training in food safety. Approximately 62% of respondents had adequate knowledge of food safety, 81% had a righteous attitude, and only 12% exhibited a proper food safety practice regarding food handling. Factors such as experience, education, training in food safety and preparation, and body weight of vendors influenced KAP. These results highlight the need for focused education and training on food safety among vendors. The government needs to implement and uphold legislation and regulations concerning food safety among street food vendors.