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“I’ve never worked at a restaurant and might not know what red flags to look for as a customer. Bad food speaks for itself, but I’d rather avoid eating at a bad restaurant in the first place. No one wants to accidentally eat in a disgusting place,” they said.
“Having restaurant workers discuss the warning signs can help customers pay attention to issues they otherwise would ignore.” In the OP’s view, the discussion got a lot of attention due to morbid curiosity. “People like sharing disgusting stories and experiences.” The internet user was glad that the thread blew up because it really helped them be more careful about where they eat.
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“Employees probably could take matters into their own hands and clean after hours, but that wouldn’t really address the bad management. Complaining to the owners is an option, but I don’t think most people would be willing to risk losing their jobs like that. If the restaurant poses a genuine health risk, either the customers or employees can report it to a local health department as well."
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“I don’t think many people would enjoy eating in a claustrophobic, dreary place. Polite and welcoming service is definitely a must.”
Every customer deserves to be treated with respect. When you go out for a meal, you expect to get what you pay for, whether that’s fast food or a cutting-edge dining experience. You want the quality of the dish to match your expectations. You want the service to be quick, friendly, and professional. And, generally, you want to leave feeling like you had a great time.
It’s not like that’s a lot to ask for. It should be the bare minimum! But, in reality, you’ll quickly realize that some dining establishments really struggle with these basics. The chefs might have abysmal hygiene standards in the kitchen, while the servers don’t give a toss about anything because they’re on the verge of quitting anyway.
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The second approach is overhauling the way that the restaurant is being managed. That means setting clear expectations for hygiene and service standards… as well as showing your employees that bad work will have consequences. At the end of the day, this requires the owner and managers to have a transparent, unified vision of what they want to achieve. It also means taking on a more active management role. At least until everyone’s on the same page.
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To put it bluntly, if they don’t care whether or not the toilet is clean, why would they treat the kitchen any differently? Someone who’s sloppy in the kitchen might cross-contaminate food, improperly store ingredients, or serve items that are past their expiration date. Not only is that likely to make the customers ill, it’ll also have a knock-on effect on the reputation (and profits!) of the business.
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One subtle sign that you’re better off eating elsewhere is the state of the salt and pepper shakers and the menus. If they’re sticky, grimy, and icky, the cleanliness standards are bad.
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(Of course, there will always be exceptions. Some restaurants, delis, and bars are known for their rude or grumpy staff. They’re part of the experience. Just think of Gordon Ramsay’s brand!)
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