Objective To assess the quality and safety levels of tourism food in different transportation areas of Henan Province.Methods Based on publicly available food sampling inspection data from 2023 to 2024, a systematic comparative analysis was conducted on the food quality in three types of areas: highway service areas, railway lines, and areas surrounding scenic spots. Through data cleaning and classification, descriptive statistics were performed by food category and non-conforming items, and the changing trends of sampling results over the two years were compared.Results From 2023 to 2024, the overall non-conformity rate of tourism food in Henan Province showed a decreasing trend, but regional differences were significant. Among them, the non-conformity rates in areas surrounding scenic spots and highway service areas were relatively high. The main non-conforming items included excessive total colony count, non-compliant labeling, and excessive additives.Conclusion It is recommended to strengthen the supervision of high-risk areas and food categories, improve the special sampling inspection mechanism during peak tourist seasons, and realize real-time early warning and problem traceability through digital platforms.