Viewpoint:
Do you really know where your food has been? What you're eating? Who or what has touched it? It may seem like no big deal, but it is an issue, especially in fast food restaurants. Not just for adults, but for kids too. The food is either not cleaned well, defrosted enough, or cooked enough to be served yet it still is served. Some restaurants even don't require the plastic gloves to be worn while working with the meat and other products. This food is quickly made and convenient to the customer's wallets. You like the fact that it's cheap so you don't necessarily bother to spend your time wondering about the sanitation, freshness, or the process it took for the meat to get your mouth. But I believe that some action needs to be taken to improve the cleanliness of the meat products being served in our ordered food because if we don't, our health would be greatly effected.
Evidence:
1. NBC NEWS --> http://www.nbcnews.com/id/7159895/ns/dateline_nbc-consumer_alert/t/dirty-dining/#.UYp5uaDlfww
2. READER'S DIGEST MAGAZINE (slideshow) --> http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13-things-your-fast-food-worker-wont-tell-you/#slideshow=slide1
- Vaida G.
I agree that we don't know what goes on to our food before its in our mouth. According to the NBC NEWS link, they mention that in restaurants the hardest task is to make sure the food is clean. Some of the cooks are not even wearing gloves while preparing the food. They even mentioned how there is mistakes made in fast food restaurants and could affect the health of those who eat it.
ReplyDeleteAnother link you could use for more information:
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/17/restaurant-workers-show-up-sick-2/
-Danisha
Comment Score: 18/20
DeleteI can relate to this post because once when I was in Applebees I was sitting directly in front of the kitchen and I saw that some of the workers were not wearing gloves. It should be mandatory for workers to take extreme precautions when it comes to having other peoples food. When reading the health codes set up by the government you would assume they would be upheld. It's not that hard to put on gloves and wipe down counters but it's something that has been over looked.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/restaurant-equipment-supply-marketing-articles/how-to-start-a-restaurant/restaurant-health-and-safety-codes-/c28292.aspx
Bianca Clarke
Comment Score: 19/20
DeleteI agree with this post a 100% as a former waitress at a local restaurant I witnessed for myself the preps don’t usually prepare your food with a clean state of mind. According to http://www.businessinsider.com it states that Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment at restaurant that we eat from today and they received a Grade A, how do you receive such a high grade with the potential to make your customers sick?
ReplyDelete-Tamara
Comment Score: 18/20
DeleteNot only is fast food restaurants unsanitary, but the question is, is the food they serve us good for our health? I agree with everything you mentioned plus the fact that costumers buy meals from these restaurants because of the simple price they offer. Customers think, "hmm tasty." instead of being in concerned of their health. And because of these fast food restaurants being unhealthy and unsanitary, the risk of obesity, diabetes, and any other health conditions are at high risk.
ReplyDeletehttp://pugetsoundoff.org/blog/erino/15540
-Yenitza J.
Comment Score: 18/20
DeleteVaida,
ReplyDeleteGreat evidence! How do you suppose this problem should be solved?
Comment Score: 26/30
I agree with this post very much. It raises important questions at the start of the post that society needs to look into. People need to know how there food was handled from the time it was being held in cages, farmhouses, etc to slaughterhouses to their plate at restaurants. The food at restaurants may be too good to notice the grease and unsanitary appearance of the place. People need to take into count that even though the meat is inexpensive, it is hurting their health. Yes, every establishment has surprise health inspections to make sure the place is clean and safe, but the list goes on with many reports of contaminated areas and customers getting sick.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nbcnews.com/id/3473728/ns/dateline_nbc-consumer_alert/t/dirty-dining/#.UZE
-Amanda Onody
Comment Score: 17/20
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ReplyDeletethis post is one of the few i strongly agree with. Not trying to bite off you bianca but i too was at a restaurant, i was at Red Lobster in Queens and even in a so called high class there was signs that they didn't take care of the restaurant like they should. there was like food swept into a corner crab shells and lobster shells clams etc. The hygiene of the establishment did not live up to its reputation, dirty spoons and forks which means the plates wasn't probably clean either. Also its a rule that "Keep floors clean and dry. Use non-slip matting, no-skid waxes, or grit-containing materials to create non-slip floor surfaces." but a question i have is if the meat is already contaminated what's a few hand here and there going to do? Also isnt the food touched anyway before it gets to the restaurant?
ReplyDelete-http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/downloads/pdf/NYC_restaurant_guide.pdf