Would you report a gross independent coffee shop barista?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

It’s really okay. I promise. Bacteria exists everywhere. It’s on your skin. You literally can’t escape it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

It’s really okay. I promise. Bacteria exists everywhere. It’s on your skin. You literally can’t escape it.

+1000

I find it mind boggling that people are so terrified of bacteria. Touching cash then eating a snack will not make you ill. Mentally, you may find it "gross" but the only illness in this resides in the brain. It's not a viable concern. There are bacteria and cooties everywhere, all the time, and exposure in small amounts (like on cash) may even be good for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you typically wash your hands between getting money out of wallet and putting the lid on your coffee up?

I use hand sanitizer. Don't you realize how dirty money is? What rock have you been living under. After handling money (or touching anything) I will use sanitizer before touching the lid on my coffee cup or any utensil. NP

DP, but my god the hand sanitizer insanity needs to end. It's not doing anything positive for your health or immune system. And pp, learn the difference between "dirty" (ie, cooties) and serious filth (things that may actually make you ill). Don't eat cash or digest it, and you'll be fine.

I just posted some links about the bacteria on money. Read the links and then come back to tell me what you think.

NP but still don’t care. I’ll handle money and then food, and not think twice about eating it. It’s really just not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

I am pretty positive it's a corporate rule at both Starbucks and Panera that they can not under any circumstance touch used cups or food that's been in the possession of a customer. A used cup/straw shouldn't ever be taken back behind the bar, let alone handled bare handed. That's just nasty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

It’s really okay. I promise. Bacteria exists everywhere. It’s on your skin. You literally can’t escape it.

+1000

I find it mind boggling that people are so terrified of bacteria. Touching cash then eating a snack will not make you ill. Mentally, you may find it "gross" but the only illness in this resides in the brain. It's not a viable concern. There are bacteria and cooties everywhere, all the time, and exposure in small amounts (like on cash) may even be good for you.

Handling cash and handling a customer's used cup and then touching the espresso machines and new customers' cups is disgusting and a recipe for spreading germs, viruses and bacteria. It's disgusting. The same nasty employee probably doesn't wash their hands when they used the toilet either. Because 'what's the big deal'?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Even though I eat out a lot, I don’t go just anywhere. Obsessive cleanliness is paramount. Quality of food is #2. And then service is #3. You need all three for success. Not to mention a few other requirements, including a little luck!

It boggles the mind how few Americans give a hoot about personal hygiene. And yes, I carry alcohol wipes for when I handle cash or whatever, including any restaurant silverware before I use it. Why not?

As a former kindergarten teacher in an elite school, I was constantly shocked how few children expected to wash their hands after toileting. Are things just too busy at home to bother? Essential procedures are ingrained habits at home, or they aren’t.

Please practice proper hygiene at home. Laziness is disgusting. If parents are consistent, it shouldn’t be an issue down the road.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

It’s really okay. I promise. Bacteria exists everywhere. It’s on your skin. You literally can’t escape it.

+1000

I find it mind boggling that people are so terrified of bacteria. Touching cash then eating a snack will not make you ill. Mentally, you may find it "gross" but the only illness in this resides in the brain. It's not a viable concern. There are bacteria and cooties everywhere, all the time, and exposure in small amounts (like on cash) may even be good for you.

Exactly! Yes, cash is dirty. You know what else is dirty? Nature, where we evolved. If this were a big public health risk we’d hear about it! Also, I’ve worked in restaurants and this is isn’t even a blip on the radar of food service grossness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Even though I eat out a lot, I don’t go just anywhere. Obsessive cleanliness is paramount. Quality of food is #2. And then service is #3. You need all three for success. Not to mention a few other requirements, including a little luck!

It boggles the mind how few Americans give a hoot about personal hygiene. And yes, I carry alcohol wipes for when I handle cash or whatever, including any restaurant silverware before I use it. Why not?

As a former kindergarten teacher in an elite school, I was constantly shocked how few children expected to wash their hands after toileting. Are things just too busy at home to bother? Essential procedures are ingrained habits at home, or they aren’t.

Please practice proper hygiene at home. Laziness is disgusting. If parents are consistent, it shouldn’t be an issue down the road.

How on earth would you know if the places you eat have “obsessive cleanliness” ? Do you demand to observe the kitchen work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

It’s really okay. I promise. Bacteria exists everywhere. It’s on your skin. You literally can’t escape it.

+1000

I find it mind boggling that people are so terrified of bacteria. Touching cash then eating a snack will not make you ill. Mentally, you may find it "gross" but the only illness in this resides in the brain. It's not a viable concern. There are bacteria and cooties everywhere, all the time, and exposure in small amounts (like on cash) may even be good for you.

Exactly! Yes, cash is dirty. You know what else is dirty? Nature, where we evolved. If this were a big public health risk we’d hear about it! Also, I’ve worked in restaurants and this is isn’t even a blip on the radar of food service grossness.

LOL This is a big public health risk and we have heard about it. That's why we have laws regarding safety standards and also safety inspections. LOL how stupid.

The good news is you will only have bloody diarrhea for 24 to 72 hours, PP, so yeah, yawn, who cares. I'm sure you have nothing else to do but sit on the toilet cross-eyed for one to three days. You're tough. You don't care. But I'd rather not.


Q: What are the signs and symptoms of food-borne illness? How should it be treated?

"Depending on which bacteria the food is contaminated with, one may experience one or all of these symptoms: nausea, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea, and/or fever."

https://www.uab.edu/news/youcanuse/item/8792-what-s-making-you-sick-an-in-depth-look-at-food-borne-illnesses

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Even though I eat out a lot, I don’t go just anywhere. Obsessive cleanliness is paramount. Quality of food is #2. And then service is #3. You need all three for success. Not to mention a few other requirements, including a little luck!

It boggles the mind how few Americans give a hoot about personal hygiene. And yes, I carry alcohol wipes for when I handle cash or whatever, including any restaurant silverware before I use it. Why not?

As a former kindergarten teacher in an elite school, I was constantly shocked how few children expected to wash their hands after toileting. Are things just too busy at home to bother? Essential procedures are ingrained habits at home, or they aren’t.

Please practice proper hygiene at home. Laziness is disgusting. If parents are consistent, it shouldn’t be an issue down the road.

How on earth would you know if the places you eat have “obsessive cleanliness” ? Do you demand to observe the kitchen work?

Maybe work on your observational skills. I can just see it if it’s there.

Perhaps this will give you some insight...
My mother owed a ‘fine dining’ restaurant for 20 years. I’ll never forget an older dignified woman who exited the ladies room and said to me, “I know your kitchen is clean because your bathroom is spotless.” I never forgot that. An unkept bathroom most likely means an unkept kitchen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did she stir your drink with her finger? Who cares?

She held my cup and pushed down the top of my cup with the same bare unwashed hands which were handling money, a dirty screen, and some random stranger's used cup. And presumably even worse long prior to my arrival. It's nasty. She shouldn't be handling or recycling used cups, period.

I can't imagine having the mental energy to pay attention to this kind of thing. It wouldn't phase me one bit.

+100. The OP must be so exhausted and exhausting. I feel sorry for someone who is this uptight.

I think some people get like this as they get older, obsessing over things to fill a void. An active social life and engaging in hobbies as you get older is crucial to your mental health.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you typically wash your hands between getting money out of wallet and putting the lid on your coffee up?

I use hand sanitizer. Don't you realize how dirty money is? What rock have you been living under. After handling money (or touching anything) I will use sanitizer before touching the lid on my coffee cup or any utensil. NP

I’ve literally never done that in my life. I buy a bagel most mornings, handle the change, then immediately eat the bagel. Doing okay so far.

^what normal people do.

I get that food service has a different standard than the ordinary non OCD individual. But she isn’t handling food. She is pouring drink contents into containers and only handling the outside of containers. Perhaps taking the customer’s used cup to fill with ice could be iffy. But if she wasn’t handling his lid and straw (assuming he took those off) I wouldn’t care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

It’s really okay. I promise. Bacteria exists everywhere. It’s on your skin. You literally can’t escape it.

+1000

I find it mind boggling that people are so terrified of bacteria. Touching cash then eating a snack will not make you ill. Mentally, you may find it "gross" but the only illness in this resides in the brain. It's not a viable concern. There are bacteria and cooties everywhere, all the time, and exposure in small amounts (like on cash) may even be good for you.

Exactly! Yes, cash is dirty. You know what else is dirty? Nature, where we evolved. If this were a big public health risk we’d hear about it! Also, I’ve worked in restaurants and this is isn’t even a blip on the radar of food service grossness.

LOL This is a big public health risk and we have heard about it. That's why we have laws regarding safety standards and also safety inspections. LOL how stupid.

The good news is you will only have bloody diarrhea for 24 to 72 hours, PP, so yeah, yawn, who cares. I'm sure you have nothing else to do but sit on the toilet cross-eyed for one to three days. You're tough. You don't care. But I'd rather not.


Q: What are the signs and symptoms of food-borne illness? How should it be treated?

"Depending on which bacteria the food is contaminated with, one may experience one or all of these symptoms: nausea, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea, and/or fever."

https://www.uab.edu/news/youcanuse/item/8792-what-s-making-you-sick-an-in-depth-look-at-food-borne-illnesses

Sincere question. What do you think will happen if you get exposed to these gross things? I understand you think touching cash, then eating (or touching crosswalk signals, public benches, elevator buttons, doorknobs, picnic tables, self checkouts, etc) is "gross."

But what do you think is the actual real health risk? What do you think is happening to those of us (who are probably in the majority) who touch all the things, then may eat a snack without thinking of it? Do you think we're getting sick all the time or something? Hell, I've never even had covid once, and I touch everything. I even go to the gym and touch all the things. May eat a small snack in between hard workouts. You think I'm getting vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc every day? Every week? Every month? Every year? Hell, it's more like every 10 years--or more.

Beyond mentally grossing you out, what exactly is your health concern?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

Even though I eat out a lot, I don’t go just anywhere. Obsessive cleanliness is paramount. Quality of food is #2. And then service is #3. You need all three for success. Not to mention a few other requirements, including a little luck!

It boggles the mind how few Americans give a hoot about personal hygiene. And yes, I carry alcohol wipes for when I handle cash or whatever, including any restaurant silverware before I use it. Why not?

As a former kindergarten teacher in an elite school, I was constantly shocked how few children expected to wash their hands after toileting. Are things just too busy at home to bother? Essential procedures are ingrained habits at home, or they aren’t.

Please practice proper hygiene at home. Laziness is disgusting. If parents are consistent, it shouldn’t be an issue down the road.

How on earth would you know if the places you eat have “obsessive cleanliness” ? Do you demand to observe the kitchen work?

She works in an elite school. She KNOWS THINGS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can report her use of bare hands to grab the ice. That probsbly does violate health guidelines, but not the rest or your complaint. They should have an ice scooper.

Read it and weep.

https://time.com/4918626/money-germs-microbes-dirty/

https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20140422/paper-money-carries-bacteria

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19897981/bacteria-on-money/

A quote from the Time article:

In a 2017 study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers swabbed $1 bills from a bank in New York City to see what was living on paper currency. They found hundreds of species of microorganisms. The most abundant were ones that cause acne, as well as plenty of harmless skin bacteria. They also identified vaginal bacteria, microbes from mouths, DNA from pets and viruses. Cash is also often streaked with drugs. In a study of 10 one-dollar bills from cities across the country, nearly 80% of them had traces of cocaine.

Yuck, yuck, yuck.

It’s really okay. I promise. Bacteria exists everywhere. It’s on your skin. You literally can’t escape it.

+1000

I find it mind boggling that people are so terrified of bacteria. Touching cash then eating a snack will not make you ill. Mentally, you may find it "gross" but the only illness in this resides in the brain. It's not a viable concern. There are bacteria and cooties everywhere, all the time, and exposure in small amounts (like on cash) may even be good for you.

Exactly! Yes, cash is dirty. You know what else is dirty? Nature, where we evolved. If this were a big public health risk we’d hear about it! Also, I’ve worked in restaurants and this is isn’t even a blip on the radar of food service grossness.

LOL This is a big public health risk and we have heard about it. That's why we have laws regarding safety standards and also safety inspections. LOL how stupid.

The good news is you will only have bloody diarrhea for 24 to 72 hours, PP, so yeah, yawn, who cares. I'm sure you have nothing else to do but sit on the toilet cross-eyed for one to three days. You're tough. You don't care. But I'd rather not.


Q: What are the signs and symptoms of food-borne illness? How should it be treated?

"Depending on which bacteria the food is contaminated with, one may experience one or all of these symptoms: nausea, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea, and/or fever."

https://www.uab.edu/news/youcanuse/item/8792-what-s-making-you-sick-an-in-depth-look-at-food-borne-illnesses

It may be a risk, but not a big one. People aren’t tied to their toilets 24/7 because they handled money then ate something. It’s just not happening.