A recent survey has revealed the top 10 states where diners are most likely to report dirty dining conditions, pest infestations, and poor food quality. The ranking was compiled from over 2.8 million TripAdvisor reviews of restaurants in major US cities.
At the top of the list is New Jersey, with a staggering 320,520 mentions of "dirty restaurant" complaints, followed closely by Florida, which received over 4,560 mentions of cleanliness issues, including cockroaches and hair in food.
California ranks third due to its high volume of pest-related complaints, with 960 reports of rats and roaches. The state's ranking was influenced by the popularity of its major cities and tourist areas.
Arizona comes in fourth, with consistent complaints across all tracked categories, particularly in its metro areas. Texas ranks fifth, reflecting lower but still significant complaint volumes spread across its large urban markets.
Other states that made the top 10 list include Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Nevada, and Georgia. The rankings are based on crowdsourced online reviews, not official restaurant inspection data, which is tracked by local and state health departments.
The results highlight concerns about food safety and restaurant cleanliness in many parts of the US. While some states have higher complaint volumes than others, it's essential for diners to remain vigilant when choosing where to eat.
The top 10 list is a sobering reminder that even in states with high standards for food quality and sanitation, dirty dining conditions can still be a problem. As consumers become more aware of the importance of restaurant cleanliness, they may start to hold restaurants to higher standards, pushing them to prioritize their customers' safety and satisfaction.
At the top of the list is New Jersey, with a staggering 320,520 mentions of "dirty restaurant" complaints, followed closely by Florida, which received over 4,560 mentions of cleanliness issues, including cockroaches and hair in food.
California ranks third due to its high volume of pest-related complaints, with 960 reports of rats and roaches. The state's ranking was influenced by the popularity of its major cities and tourist areas.
Arizona comes in fourth, with consistent complaints across all tracked categories, particularly in its metro areas. Texas ranks fifth, reflecting lower but still significant complaint volumes spread across its large urban markets.
Other states that made the top 10 list include Louisiana, Alabama, Maryland, Nevada, and Georgia. The rankings are based on crowdsourced online reviews, not official restaurant inspection data, which is tracked by local and state health departments.
The results highlight concerns about food safety and restaurant cleanliness in many parts of the US. While some states have higher complaint volumes than others, it's essential for diners to remain vigilant when choosing where to eat.
The top 10 list is a sobering reminder that even in states with high standards for food quality and sanitation, dirty dining conditions can still be a problem. As consumers become more aware of the importance of restaurant cleanliness, they may start to hold restaurants to higher standards, pushing them to prioritize their customers' safety and satisfaction.
with all those tourists and foodie spots... it's like a neverending buffet for pests 
but seriously though how can u have a rat infestation in cali of all places? that just sounds crazy 
anyway yeah i agree diners gotta stay woke about what they're eating especially when it comes to health concerns and stuff. maybe this list'll motivate some restaurants to step up their game and prioritize cleanliness 
maybe they should get some extra funding for their restaurants or somethin 
, i mean who doesn't love a good boardwalk burger but seriously though some places need major overhaul 
, i've been to florida and california and yeah, it's a mixed bag food-wise. as for arizona and texas, gotta respect the fact that people are speaking up about their dining experiences 
, still kinda weird how many cockroaches in florida tho 
ugh, gotta say, these results are kinda concerning... especially with NJ at the top of the list. I mean, who expects to find cockroaches in a plate of pizza? 
... i mean, you'd think that just because a state has a good rep for food quality, that wouldn't be the case anywhere in the country... but nope! looks like even in states like cali and az, people are still complaining about cockroaches and whatnot 
personally i think this is a great wake up call for consumers... we need to be more vocal about our experiences and hold restaurants accountable if they're not meeting our standards for food safety...
, i mean who hasn't had a bad experience at a paterson diner? but seriously, it's crazy how many complaints they got 
320k mentions of "dirty restaurant" is just insane. and florida? come on, cockroaches in food? that's just disgusting 
gotta stay vigilant as diners and support places that prioritize customer safety over profits 
320k mentions of "dirty restaurant" complaints is a lot! 
and arizona seems like a state where ppl are always on the go 
so maybe not surprising they got more complaints 
anyway, i think its cool that consumers are starting to hold restaurants accountable for food safety & cleanliness 
Can we just talk about the formatting here though? The way they presented the stats would've been so much cleaner if it was in a table with some decent margins. I mean, can you imagine how hard it'd be to read those tiny numbers without some spacing? 
Like, did they even taste the food before leaving their reviews? I swear, some of these complaints sound like the restaurant was just having a bad day... 
Like, is that too much to ask?! 
. and florida? cockroaches in food? grossed out just thinking about it 
. And what really bugged me is how many places are reporting cockroaches and hair in their food... that's just gross 
. anyway, it's always good to see people speaking up about stuff, just hope some restaurants take this feedback and actually do something about it 
. i mean, what's the point of all these survey results if we're not gonna do anything about it? just more proof that some places are totally slacking on food safety and cleanliness standards