We have discussed this from a software/web (bugs and viruses) perspective. Here is another type of disclosure.

Some cities have health departments that “rate” eating establishments. Recently, on a trip to Los Angeles, I saw health department signs or restaurants as well as StarBucks. Seems like something new to me, as I do not recall this being in effect previously. Other cities I have visited have had such a system in effect to advise perspective patrons in advance.

A television report from a San Francisco station visited a Chinese restaurant in the Richmond District of San Francisco, which had more health code violations than several of the worst restaurants combined. They interviewed the health department inspectors who probably got fired after this disclosure. Copies of the violations were shown on TV, and the process was discussed. It seems an establishment will receive a “slap on the wrist” and that is all.

Over 200 cases of food poisoning were reported in San Francisco last year, due to restaurant violations. I will not discuss the findings, as you may never eat again! The rating system seems like a good idea to me. Too bad San Francisco does not disclose this information to perspective customers of restaurants.

Perhaps the mayor and DA get a little kick back from the parties who are cited. To hell with the public, line my pockets with gold and do what you wish. That is a San Francisco tradition, which started when the town was called Yerba Buena! Next time you visit San Francisco, and have the urge to eat out, first check for dead bodies at the entrance of the restaurant. This could be from food poisoning or just another homeless person that expired. Perhaps you should bring your own lunch.

Tom