10 Items Chefs Avoid at Buffets

 1. Shellfish

High risk for foodborne illness if not kept at the right temperature.

 2. Sushi 

Especially raw fish varieties—questionable freshness and storage can pose health risks.

 3. Pre-Cut Fruit

Often sits out too long and can be a bacteria magnet.

4. Pasta

These spoil quickly when not kept at proper temperatures.

 5. Egg

Easily overcooked, rubbery, and quick to spoil if left out.

 6. Buffet Shrimp 

If not ice-cold and replenished regularly, it's risky.

 7. Chicken Pieces

Can dry out under heat lamps and be handled repeatedly.

 8. Fried Rice

These sit out too long and can harbor bacteria if not held at safe temps.

 9. Ice Cream

Often not cleaned thoroughly, posing a contamination risk.

 10. Buffet Pizza

Often sits too long and loses its texture and freshness quickly.

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