I know the numbers are small in comparison to the thousands of stores out there, I was only trying to point out why some eat in the truck.

Yes, there are germs all around us....most of us lived in a time before cell phones and computer games so we went outside to play as kids and were in all kinds of dirt and we didnt have directions posted to tell us how to properly wash our hands. Yes, you need germs so your immune system will work properly, I know that.

I know there are truckers out there who will avoid these places and others dont care. I personally would rather cook anyday BUT when I cant then the mom and pop places get my vote. But I do eat at Subway!!

tootie

 

main reason not to eat at a truckstop is health and variety in my own opinion

 

I like some of each. Days when you want a light breakfast, make your own lunch, then stop at a new restaurant for dinner. Or mix up the three. Driving is repetitious enough, and it seems to be healthy for you to get out and talk to strangers, mingle, and let someone else cook the food while you harass the waitress.

Having said that, I dont experiment much with mexican food, or fish in restaurants. :wink:

 

I fail to see the reasoning in Mom and Pop places being more hygenic than chain resturants. I find Mom and Pop places to be just as dirty sometimes. While they offer better service sometimes, some still hire at a minimum wage like the chain resturants, thus having people that can give a rat's behind about sanitation.

(is this an o/o forum question, or a retaliation to the APU thread?) 8)

 

Sadly,


Ignorance is bliss, and I just dont want to know what is in the food I love! I will sign a waver to no sue if I die or get fat....Just don't take away my fast food.

 

I have gone camping for weeks on end, washed my kit with dirt, leaves, ect., I have never gotten sick once.
I eat at Subway and get to have liquid poo :evil: within 2 hrs of the meal,...I know we need to have exposure to germs,...but when the pattern is better than 50/50 that I'll end up ill,....I'm eating in the truck. I'll bet my hot water is hotter than the water they use to clean their dishes at some of these places.
Not to mention that I have worked at restaurants before,...and I always seem to forget how filthy they were,...till I'm on the pot.
Oh,....my water is boiling,..pasta for dinner tonignt with a nice side salad, and a cold glass of soymilk.

 

Skip the soymilk :sad: But i would join you for dinner on the other!!

Congrats on passing CA! Did you get a sticker in the window??

tootie

 

Sure did,...a big #7 what does this mean??

 

It means they SHOULD leave you alone for 3 months when they see that sticker....wish we could get one.

Oh and it gets reported to your safestat and that is GOOD since you passed!!

tootie

 

If I remember correctly, the number on the sticker denotes the year in which the inspection was done. They also cut a corner to show which quarter the inspection was done. That way, the DOT people can tell which quarter and year your inspection was done and when they need to reinspect your truck by checking your sticker as you pass through the scale. I don't recall which corner is for which quarter.