A woman claiming to be a former Taco Bell employee recently went viral on TikTok after issuing a stark warning about eating at the fast-food chain. In her video, TikTok user @finewhereiam222 shared three reasons why she believes customers should avoid dining at her former workplace. The video has since garnered over 1.1 million views, sparking heated debates in the comments.
Her 3 Reasons to Avoid Taco Bell:
The woman starts with a bold statement: “No. 1, our food is always, always, always, always expired.” She then moves on to another concerning claim about how the restaurant handles emergencies.
“When we have an outbreak, our sewers explode or something, and we have to shut the entire store down. We don’t. We keep serving you food.”
Her third warning involves mold contamination. “There’s always mold in everything,” she alleges.
Additionally, she claims that the restaurant often fails inspections but circumvents consequences by changing management.
“When we fail, we get a new manager, and because we’re under new management, we get a chance to retake that inspection,” she explains. “When we fail that again, we get a new manager, and this happens for 30-plus years.”
Can Her Claims Be Verified?
While many self-identified Taco Bell workers disputed her claims in the comments, it’s likely that they pertain specifically to the franchise she worked for. Last year, another Taco Bell employee made similar claims about being forced to sell expired beef.
Taco Bell has also faced online backlash over pricing, with some customers feeling the costs have exceeded reasonable inflation increases, and concerns about the quality of beef and eggs have surfaced as well.
However, the specific claims regarding cleanliness and safety have not been independently verified. Several state and federal agencies oversee food safety to ensure unsafe practices are not tolerated in the U.S.
Viewer Reactions:
Commenters were divided. Some disagreed with the TikTok user’s claims, with one person commenting, “Our Taco Bell has the same managers for 10 years plus.” Another added, “Depends on store area ‘cause this isn’t true.” Others expressed concern, with one saying, “Girl, I’m eating Taco Bell as we speak.”
