Objective To understand the pollution situation of all type of coliform group in the public tableware(drinkware) to provide scientific basis for taking effective measures to prevent the pollution in tableware(drinkware). Method The pollution situation of coliform in public tableware(drinkware) in 2009 were analyzed, and 200 strains of coliform were identified by genotyping. Results Total of 4091,public tableware(drinkware) in 2009, detected a qualified 3498, with a qualification rate of 85.5%. In 200 strains of coliform, 107 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae were detected, accounted for 53.5%; E. cloacae 46, 23.0%; Frau Dietrich Citrobacter 29, 14.5%; Escherichia coli 18, 9.0%. Conclusion Klebsiella pneumoniae is the main cause of public tableware(drinkware) contamination.