Empowering Delivery Riders as Food Safety Inspectors

Cities in China are innovating by allowing food delivery riders to take on the role of food safety inspectors. This initiative enables riders to observe kitchen conditions and report potential health risks they encounter while picking up orders. For example, riders can take photos of unsanitary practices, like unclean food ingredients or unsafe storage of raw meat, and upload these findings to an app designed for reporting violations. Such proactive involvement not only increases food safety but also raises awareness about hygiene standards among the food delivery community.