Restaurant owner reveals menu items you should never order to avoid getting sick

A restaurant insider has shared the dishes diners should think twice about before ordering, warning that some menu items carry a higher risk of foodborne illness. One major red flag is specials that arent tied to seasonal ingredients. According to the insider, these often indicate items that need to be sold quickly before they spoil. The sauce masks the age, the garnish distracts you and by the time youve finished, youve basically paid top dollar for yesterdays leftovers, the source explained. Seafood lovers should also be cautious. Ordering shellfish at restaurants far from the coast can be risky unless daily deliveries and strict storage standards are guaranteed. Improper handling can quickly turn a delicacy into a food safety hazard. Buffet dishes, particularly chicken, are another concern. In high-volume environments, temperatures arent always monitored properly, creating a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Even drinks arent immune. Ice machines that arent cleaned regularly can harbor harmful bacteria, essentially turning your beverage into a chilled petri dish. Lastly, the insider warned that some menu designs are meant to distract from pricing. When prices are hidden or placed in unusual spots, its often a tactic to encourage quick decision-making and higher spending.  @juliabesz.bloommoneyingWe were sat over a late-night cuppa after his shift when he said it: There are a few things you should never order in any restaurant. Not his, not a chain, not even the posh ones. I laughed, thinking it was some insider joke but his face didnt budge. He wasnt being dramatic, he was being de@d serious. The first on his list? Specials that arent tied to a clear seasonal ingredient. Sounds harmless, but in the trade, that often means stuff we need to shift before it goes off. The sauce masks the age, the garnish distracts you and by the time youve finished, youve basically paid top dollar for yesterdays leftovers. Then theres shellfish in places nowhere near the coast. Unless you know theyve got daily deliveries and spotless storage, youre gambling with your gut. Most punters dont realise, he said, but the wrong handling turns a fancy seafood platter into a food poisoing time bomb. He also warned me about ice in drinks at certain bars. If the ice machine isnt cleaned properly and in busy spots, it often isnt youre basically sipping on a chilled petri dish. Suddenly, that summer cocktail didnt feel so Instagrammable. And the shocker? Chicken dishes in buffets or all-you-can-eats. Its the perfect breeding ground for bacteria if temps arent bang-on, and trust me in high-volume places, theyre not checking every tray like they should. You wont see it, he said, but youll feel it 12 hours later. Heres the quick takeaway for peace of mind: next time you eat out, ask yourself one question how quickly is this moving off the kitchen pass? If the answers not very, leave it on the menu. Youll save yourself a fortune in wasted meals and maybe a night hugging the loo. original sound – juliabesz.bloommoneying    The post Restaurant owner reveals menu items you should never order to avoid getting sick appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.