tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130307083616489759.post6452426206303958441..comments2023-07-08T03:55:48.947-07:00Comments on ECalgary: Health Codes Violations, Single Motherhood, and the Breakfast I had Last WeekUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130307083616489759.post-60260332139178464562010-01-29T13:55:56.744-08:002010-01-29T13:55:56.744-08:00As a former Econ 349 student, restaurant worker, a...As a former Econ 349 student, restaurant worker, and current single mother, I would just like to add that I have many occasions where I have been judged based on my 'single mother' status. Although originally shocked, I have come to realize most people are not socially advanced enough to move past such things. <br />As a former rest. worker, I can also confirm that inspectors apply the code 'at their discretion.' Several places I won't eat at pass inspections regularly.<br />I completely support affirmative action (discussion for another time) but this business owner's indirect call for special treatment to set aside standards because of her parenting situation is idiotic.<br />It is frustrating that single mom status only comes up in this type of context. Although I don't expect special treatment, there are social and economic barriers that do exist for single parents, and these are rarely addressed in an educated manner within the media or public spheres. Don't confuse this with legit needs for <br />affirmative action!<br />PS Nellie's food is 'average' at best, trust me you can learn to make breakfast at home and stay in your PJ'sUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863861238136261070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8130307083616489759.post-81984981452329077502010-01-22T18:29:00.217-08:002010-01-22T18:29:00.217-08:00I am currently in said Ecomonics 349 class(good ti...I am currently in said Ecomonics 349 class(good tip on the term paper). I have also spent a few years slinging pints 'n pasta and have seen my fair share of dodgy joints. <br /><br />My question is, how is a business able to continue to be approved for more business licenses for new locations when there is a long standing record of current health code violations in the restaurants they currently own? Don't get me wrong-I was,(am?)a huge fan of Sundays at Nellie's; black coffee, huevos rancharos,and no line up.<br /><br />A former employee of Nellie's stated that one reason for the lack of any health concern from the staff was the unwillingness for the owner to pay staff for the extra 1/2 hour or so that is needed to properly clean at the end of the shift. Paying the minimum wage, the lowest someone is legally allowed to pay a person in this province, and still hospitality employers continue to be the worst offenders for treating their staff, and ultimatley their customers worse than the crud the health inspectors found behind the stove.<br /><br />All the systems and checks failed. Faith and trust was severed, and a little part of me died realizing I am going to have to make my own breakfast for awhile.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771012459026363657noreply@blogger.com