The overall objective of this study was to assess the hygienic quality of food sold on the streets of Kisangani and to identify alternative solutions to combat the pathogenic bacteria contaminating these foods. Bacteriological analyses of the samples (isolation and enumeration) revealed high bacterial loads of FMAT, Enterobacteria, and Salmonella, indicating significant food contamination. Thus, the average bacterial counts ranged from 13,209.09 to 648,272.42 CFU/g for FMAT; 30 to 809.09 CFU/g for Enterobacteria; and 0 to 1,663.64 CFU/g for Salmonella. Furthermore, Staphylococci were not detected at any of the sites. High levels of FMAT, Enterobacteria, and Salmonella were observed in the municipalities of Makiso, Kisangani, and Kabondo, respectively.