Flip flops are gross microbiological factories loaded with E. coli, Staph aureus and fecal matter that will soon be returning to university campuses around the U.S.
Duh.
At least CBS medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton had the sense to say,
"Have there been people who have gotten some pretty bad skin infections because they’ve been wearing flip flops or walked barefoot? Sure.”
Ashton said in her opinion, food poisoning, which can contain bacteria, is a more significant health risk than germy flip flops.
Like the latest restaurant inspections from Dade County, home of Miami, the other coast in Florida.
• The Oasis Restaurant (19 Harbor Drive, Key Biscayne) – Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse.
• Georges (3145 Commodore Plaza, Miami) – Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse.
• Good Way Cafeteria (10932 NW 7 Ave) – Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 plus fresh droppings under table in kitchen.
• Casa Panza (1620 SW 8 St, Miami) – Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. oberved about 30 + shiny and moist dropping on floor behind coffee worktable.and about 25+ on floor behind stove in kitchen , and about 10+ in floor in bar area back dining room. fresh and moist.
• San Miguel Market Cafeteria (2600 NW 21st Ave) – Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by 32 plus live roaches found in kitchen by the cookline. 3 live roaches behind reachin freezer next to steam table, 2 live roaches inside ice bin, 2 live roaches inside to go cup box by bathroom.