Even pests can present a challenge to cleanliness in fast food working environments, so it is important that restaurants are regularly treated for pests. No one wants an unwelcome visitor in their food, but it has and does happen more than we'd like to think. Hair nets are a good idea for keeping stray hairs out of food. Hats are more often the rule, but less effective in preventing hairs from getting into the food. Wearing long hair back in a ponytail or braid is a must.
Neat grooming can also minimize the likelihood of stray hairs getting into food.
Fast food is convenient but not always clean. Every establishment should go above and beyond the norm to ensure that food is properly handled although sadly many fall short. Before ordering your next meal at a fast food restaurant, take a close look at the employees and the environment if you can. You may not be able to spot what goes on behind the scenes, but trust your instincts for what you are able to observe. Better yet, if you want to be risk free from food poisoning, cook at home.