JimInLoganSquare wrote:Folks, I have just one question, for the OP:
Preciselywhich table was used as a changing table? Can you draw a map?
Just for future reference if I find myself there anytime soon...
JiLS,
I am not sure if your post was meant to be funny or not, but let me try to curb the paranoia in this thread. It really is unfair to Sabitino's.
I think that the activity was more rude than hazardous. Sure, it may be a risky practice and even codified as a health hazard...but, there are hundreds if not thousands of hazards in a restuarant.
By far, you are at greater risk of having a virus or bacteria transferred by saliva than by feces. Think about that the next time you see a food service worker smacking gum, which could easily fall in the food. You also run a greater risk that a toddler puts his/her fist in his/her mouth and then fingers the salt and pepper shakers. Lots of risks out there...let's not throw this in the mix, simply because it is more visable/revolting...and most likely less risky with the use of disinfectant wipes.
From the compensation standpoint...you ordered it, if it was edible you have to pay for it. Yes, they should have offered to seat you somewhere else. I am afraid I have limited experience in these matters....but I am assuming the activity was all of five minutes. Perhaps by the time the server figured out that something should be done, it was all over. As Mr. Hammond posts, it is difficult for us to assess all of the rights and wrongs.
I guess if I was the owner (albeit at another time in history), I would have explained to the offending party that this was inappropriate behavior and that they should not come back to my restaurant if they intend to do that ever again. However, today, that just might get you mentioned in a NYT Op-Ed piece.
Unchain your lunch money!