When I was at high school & university I worked at one for 4 years and know some of the dodgy things that happen, but I saw something last week that took it to a new level. I was getting lunch at a food court (I know, I know) in Christchurch where the kitchen is visible from the front counter, and saw the following (I'd ordered food from the place next door):
* Someone serving a customer wearing gloves and handling money, then continuing to prepare fresh food wearing those same gloves
* A person cooking getting some sauce on her finger (without wearing gloves this time), licking it off, then touching fresh food without washing them
* A person couching into their hand then continue touching food without washing their hands
One thing I loved about living in Dunedin was the food safety rating had to visible in the premises (I believe Auckland has this too), it just gave me a bit more confidence about where I was eating. I've read that it might be becoming a national thing, but not for a couple of years.
I'm not going to do a name and shame, I've reported them to the local council (my first time ever). My partner works in that same food court and says she's always very concious about cleanliness and is keeping an eye out to see if the inspectors actually visit. I was wondering what sort of dodgy food hygiene practices you'd all seen while either eating out or working at a food retailer.
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