Restaurant Food Safety Red Flags: What to Look for Before You Eat
Most restaurants maintain excellent food safety standards. But foodborne illness sickens an estimated 48 million Americans each year, and restaurants are a significant source. You don’t need to be paranoid about dining out, but knowing what to look for can help you make informed decisions about where you eat. This guide covers the red flags that health inspectors watch for — and that you can spot as a customer — along with practical tools to check a restaurant’s food safety record before you even walk through the door. ...