Food safety problems that pose serious risks to the health and safety of consumers, workers and the general public are pervasive in California’s fast food restaurants.

Nearly half of all fast food workers surveyed report problems with food safety at their workplace.

47% report that they have seen at least one serious food safety problem at their fast food jobs in the past year alone.

These include problems related to rats, mice, roaches, sewer flooding, expired, rotten or moldy food served to customers, lack of access to toilets, improper procedures related to handwashing, food storage temperatures or cross-contamination.

 

Meanwhile, big fast-food corporations rake in billions in profits, year after year.

California fast food workers are calling for trainings administered by qualified, independent organizations, to ensure workers understand their rights on the job and how to uphold them.