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> Now, though, they've begun to attract a noticeable level of crud in the corners and other hard-to-clean areas like the perforated wooden wall boards. Heh, I
by rdtsc 10y ago
> Now, though, they've begun to attract a noticeable level of crud in the corners and other hard-to-clean areas like the perforated wooden wall boards.
Heh, I was wondering about it once waiting in line there. All those unpainted pipes, wood panels and corrugated galvanized steel must be fun to keep clean.
I guess that's the downside of wanting to look the opposite of McDonalds and White Castles with tiles everywhere. There is usually a reason why those places look like they do -- they easier to keep clean. Believe it or not White Castle despite its popular reputation for slimy burgers is one of the cleanest food chains (knew someone working for the insurance company which provides insurance for it).
- nihonde 10y agoMos Burger in Japan has a similarly "rustic" decor but they're immaculate. It comes down to the pride and/or obligation that employees feel to keep the place clean. Hard to find in the USA, and relatively easy to find in Japan. It probably relates directly to the hygiene habits of the individuals themselves in their personal life.
- marincounty 10y agoIt does come down to employees. I've seen some horrid things go on at every resturant I have ever worked in--since high school. Yea, I had a lot of jobs. I don't eat out like I used too--for a lot of reasons, but when I do, I check out the help. I try to get a quick look at the kitchen, but that's not possible a lot of the time. I basically look at the help, and if they look underpaid/tired/dontliketheirjob I walk right out.
- JumpCrisscross 10y ago> It comes down to the pride and/or obligation that employees feel to keep the place clean From the article, quoting a Chipotle worker: "Why do we earn almost the same as McDonald’s workers when the care we put in is 20 times what they do?"
- nihonde 10y agoYeah, and Japanese fast food employees make the same or less unless you adjust for national healthcare and other social services, I suppose. It's definitely a subsistence wage here at best.
- hellofunk 10y agoI've had Mos Burger many times (in other Asian countries) and it was always delicious, which is why I kept going back, but after most meals I felt nauseous. So not sure why I kept going back.
- brianwawok 10y agoSound like five guys. I eat beef once a month so a giant greasy batch kills me. Delicious though.