Record GL-17
Government accountability review identified inadequate refrigeration in catering kitchens
| Date of record | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Location | United States |
| Type | Government accountability review |
| Source tier | Tier 1 — US Government Accountability Office report, as reported |
What the record shows
A 2010 report from the US Government Accountability Office identified problems in some kitchens supplying airlines, including inadequate refrigeration, pest infestation and hand hygiene failures.
Subsequent commentary notes that while regulation exists, consistent enforcement remains challenging given production volume and the international nature of airline operations.
Evidence gap
A government review identified inadequate refrigeration as a systemic finding about facility capability. No equivalent mechanism addresses the temperature of food after it leaves the facility.