From bug problems to breeding bacteria, fast food restaurants have countless dirty secrets behind their counters, and although the rules are put into place and enforced by management, inspectors, the Food and Drug Administration, and so forth, in reality the ideal is not always met. One of the most common causes of food poisoning is bacteria transfer due to the food not being properly cooked or kept at the proper temperature. With such a demand for fast food, it is too easy for the employees to compromise their duties for the sake of saving time, and before they know it, they've served a meal that will give its eater a nasty case of food poisoning. The rules should be followed every time, not some of the time, as is most often the case. It is up to the management to see that the employees are properly doing their job, and of course, effective management makes all of the difference.
Close supervision is a necessity to help ensure that work is being performed properly.
Employees must care about their job and in return feel valued so that they will be more willing to perform their job correctly. Also, improper training leads to improper fulfillment of job duties. Unclean areas like counters where food has touched can also spread bacteria and cause food poisoning. That is why it is important for employees to clean up after themselves and make sure that their work space is kept clean. Also, containers that haven't been properly washed and food that hasn't been properly rotated are havens for bacteria.