Footage shows fish hung out to dry outside of popular Jacksonville restaurant
Yesterday, footage went viral on social media that showed fish hanging out to dry outside of the back of a popular Jacksonville restaurant. Allegedly, this took place outside of Kaze Poke and Hibachi which is known for serving fish to customers.
The footage was filmed from someone’s car when they zoomed in to show the fish hanging close to the ground. This sort of behavior is certainly not included in the hygiene handbook when running restaurants and would be viewed by most diners as disgusting. For obvious reasons, the fish in question could have been contaminated by animals, flies, and dirty water.
The video was originally posted on Reddit, where the user who filmed it asked whether the practice was safe. Here, the community answered, saying that it wasn’t safe and that it was unhygienic. This was located on SR 13 and one user claimed that this fish may not have been intended for public consumption, claiming that it may have been for the staff or owners. Nonetheless, this sort of footage won’t exactly inspire customers with confidence if true.
Cooking fish hygienically is crucial because uncooked or undercooked fish can be contaminated with harmful bacteria or parasites. These nasties can cause foodborne illnesses like salmonella, listeria, and Vibrio infections. Not only are these illnesses super unpleasant, but they can also be serious, especially for young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.
