Do Not Touch these 8 Things at the Restaurant

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Shockingly, that lovely buffet or salad bar is actually never clean. In fact, the food is rarely stored at the proper temperature and any leftovers from one container are simply added to another one, contaminating it too.

Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that the utensils (which are used by a countless number of individuals) are never replaced and have to wait until the end of the day to be washed.
The all-you-can-eat buffet has just stopped being so appetizing…

#4 – Menus

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You can almost never go to a restaurant without touching the menu, which is why it’s one of the filthiest restaurant items. Just imagine how many hands touch the menus every day and how often they’re wiped down (never) or replaced (also never)! This is just disgusting.

You swear you’ve noticed the waiter/waitress wiping them down? Remember that they’re using that unwashed dirt-loaded rag we already discussed.

Researchers revealed that salmonella can survive for 72 hours, while E. coli survive for 24 hours on a plastic menu. Beware! If the menu is sticky or has particles of food on it, it means that it’s filled with germs and you’re better off not touching it.

Remember to wash your hands thoroughly and use a sanitizer after ordering.

#5 – Condiments

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You should avoid touching containers of ketchup, mustard, pancake syrup, soy sauce, etc, and even the little pepper and salt shakers while at a restaurant! These tableside condiment containers are never washed or ever wiped off (which is probably good).

Your best bet is to use a napkin or antibacterial wipe to pick up the containers. No matter what you do, just do not touch them.

#6 – Trays

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Certain restaurants serve food on trays that you should never touch. Again, they’re either never washed or wiped down with that disgusting rag. Other restaurants choose to place paper placemats, which are eventually thrown out after each use but, at best, the trays are wiped down before being used again.

Make sure to use your hand sanitizer once at the table and avoid touching the tray at all costs. Also, don’t eat any food that came in direct contact with the tray.