RBC Food: Average State Health Inspection Score is 98.5
by Bob Wage on Jul 28, 2010 11:57 PM EDT
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PrintA couple of days ago one of our perceptive readers, (sunshine12), found an ESPN article reporting the results of various health inspections taken at stadiums across the country. The RBC Center was included in the article and the report's summary indicated that 67% of the food vendors in the arena were in "violation" of their criteria.
I thought it might be worthwhile to take a closer look at the findings of the report to see what the fuss was all about.
The following note was included in the summary for the RBC:
"Inspectors cited one vendor after watching employees handle raw, breaded chicken while loading fryers and then handling cooked food without changing gloves or washing hands. The employees placed cooked chicken back in the same container used to pre-portion raw chicken before."
The back up link they left to substantiate the findings of the article leads you to the Wake County Sanitation Inspection website.
Before we look at the actual inspection scores, this leads to a related subject. I received an email from another reader today, asking the following question:
I've got a subject that might be good for a post; when is the vendor contract for the RBC Center up for food places like, oh let's say...Hardee's? The irony that a Six Dollar Burger cost $7 is lost on no one, and recently I think ESPN posted food violations at all the major sport parks and coliseums and while they didn't name names of who those violating vendors were, reading between the lines spelled it out. And most people seem tired of some of the food choices there, so I'd like to see your readers can come up with suggestions of new food choices like Bojangles, Chubby's Tacos or (god willing) White Castle, and maybe we, the fans, can petition the RBC Center with these suggestions. Thanks! Jim
ESPN's Ultimate team report indicated that fans in general seemed pretty happy with the choices at the RBC. What do you think? Is it time to move on from Hardee's and partner with different corporate fast food entities? Please leave your opinions about this in the comments.
After the jump, let's search through the actual health inspection reports and look at the specific findings for the RBC.
When searching for and opening up each of the inspection reports listed, I found the scores ranging from a low of 93.5, (raised to 95.5 because of two points for education credits) to a high score of 100.5 points. Believe it or not, the folk on the third level had the best average scores while the main restaurant and the club level prep areas had the lowest.
| Section | Score | |
| 314 | 99 | |
| 318 | 99 | |
| 301 | 99.5 | |
| 310 | 99.5 | |
| 329 | 99 | |
| 99.2 | average | |
| 105 | 100 | |
| 109 | 99.5 | |
| 120 | 100.5 | |
| 123 | 96.5 | |
| 126 | 97.5 | |
| 112 | 98 | |
| 114 | 98.5 | |
| 130 | 98.5 | |
| 98.6 | average | |
| 204 | 97 | |
| 220 | 98.5 | |
| Club Kit | 95.5 | |
| Main Kit | 98.5 | |
| Suites Kit | 98.5 | |
| 97.6 | average | |
| 98.5 | overall average |
Out of 18 spots inspected, the overall average score for the arena was 98.5. As you can see, the 300 level had an average score of 99.2, the 100 level averaged 98.6, and the club level finished at 97.6.
The detailed findings are copied and pasted below.
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD Cw 204 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 97
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Clean or remove soda fountain nozzel dispensers. Re-surface small cutting board. Remove dark stains. | 0.0 |
| 17. | Maintain slice cheese and tomatoes at 45F and below. Temp was 53F. | 0.0 |
| 25. | Provide a reach-in thermometer in the upright sandwich prep refrigerator. | 0.5 |
| 35. | Maintain single service cups in plastic sleeves or dispensers. | 0.5 |
| 36. | Replace side panel of refrigertor next to grill. | 0.5 |
| 40. | Clean side of refrigeration unit under grill. Clean top of ice machine. | 0.5 |
| 45. | Clean walls next to grill. Repair holes and walls. | 0.5 |
| 47. | Do not store boxes of menus on floor. | 0.5 |
| 49. | No documentation of approved training - no credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD Gn 314 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 02/09/2010 |
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Score: 97 + Education Credit: 2 = 99
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Sanitizer too weak. Pump dispenser twice until repaired. | 1.5 |
| 15. | Chicken wraps were placed in hot holding cabinet to be heated until served. Wraps were 86F during inspection. Foods to be heated prior to placing in hot holding. Chef was left TILT application for wraps. | 1.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD Pg 105 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 12/11/2009 |
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Score: 98 + Education Credit: 2 = 100
| # | Comments | Points |
| 10. | Raw meats stored above ice cream in walk-in freezer. Place raw/breaded chicken bags on bottom shelf of reach-in freezers or leave on top shelf, but place bags in a large enough lexan to reasonibly prevent the chance of cross-contamination with ready to eat foods. | 1.5 |
| 45. | Clean greasy walls and pipes around exterior of hood system in 103. | 0.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Hot water only 116F. Minimum 140F should be supplied to high temp dishmachines. Do not make changes until I review history to see if this lower temperature was approved by our department. | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD PZ 109 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 97.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 99.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 16. | 2 of 3 turkey legs on disconnected cart in walking area were below 135F. Legs were pulled and reheated to 165F. | 2.0 |
| 45. | Upper section of walls around hood need cleaning due to grease build-up. | 0.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD Pb 120 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 02/11/2010 |
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Score: 98.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 100.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 34. | Store ice scoop on clean dry surfaces. Do not ice scoop on top of ice machine. Store in clean pan or in ice bucket. | 0.5 |
| 45. | Clean walls behind dish machine. | 0.5 |
| 46. | Replace burnt out light bulbs. Replace broken light shield. | 0.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD PZ 123 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 02/09/2010 |
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Score: 96.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Provide sanitizer at all times during hours of food preparation. | 1.5 |
| 16. | Maintain foods hot at 135F or above at 45F or below. Turkey legs was 125F- 171F. Hot Dogs were 112F - 120F. | 2.0 |
| 49. | No documentation of approved training - no credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD Gn 126 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 02/09/2010 |
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Score: 97.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Remove mold inside ice machine. | 1.5 |
| 40. | Clean top of ice machine. | 0.5 |
| 45. | Clean ceilings. | 0.5 |
| 49. | No documentation of approved training - no credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD Ce 220 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 98.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 35. | Maintain single service cups in plastic sleeves or dispensers. | 0.5 |
| 40. | Clean legs of utensil washing unit. Clean refrigerator next to grill. | 0.5 |
| 45. | Clean floors in dishroom area. | 0.5 |
| 49. | No documentation of approved training - no credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Club Kitchen Inspection Date: 02/09/2010 |
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Score: 93.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 95.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 10. | Additional food service areas set up in various locations in dining room need sneezeguards to adequately protect foods on display. Salad toppings not to be placed on end of buffet where sneezeguards will be ineffective. | 1.5 |
| 16. | All foods at ledge carvery stations not being held above 135F as required. Reinstall doors on hot boxes to increase heat control. Meat at dining room carving station needs additional heat source to maintain above 135F. | 2.0 |
| 17. | Several foods not being held 45F or below on buffet. Refer to temperature chart. Keep all foods under some form of temperature control until food is served...do not place wrapped food in pans and place on counters. | 2.0 |
| 25. | Few reach-in refrigerators missing thermometers. | 0.5 |
| 34. | Clean glassware was stored on dirty side of 3 comp sink behind bar. | 0.5 |
| 36. | Walk-in cooler floor panels are popping up at joints. Unit needs repairs to make smooth and easily cleanable...or replace. | 0.0 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Do not store Half and Half cartons in beer coolers that are not approved for storage of potentially hazardous foods. | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD Gn 112 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 96 + Education Credit: 2 = 98
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Quat. sanitizer is only 100ppm in sink. Adjust dispenser to mix minimum 200ppm. Temporarily pushing button twice until permanent adjustments are made. | 1.5 |
| 17. | Sour cream packets 56-65F stored on ice. Place container of food in a smaller container than holds the ice. | 2.0 |
| 40. | Clean base holding dipping dots freezer. | 0.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD GR 318 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Hardees Inspection Date: 02/09/2010 |
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Score: 97 + Education Credit: 2 = 99
| # | Comments | Points |
| 16. | Some chicken tenders were holding below 135F at fry station. Maintain above 135F at all times. | 2.0 |
| 38. | 3 comp sink needs cleaning. | 0.5 |
| 45. | Wall next to broiler needs cleaning due to butter splatter. | 0.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD GR 114 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Hardees Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 96.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 98.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Quat. sanitizer too weak in sink and buckets. Maintain 200ppm at all times. Push button twice until permanent adjustments can be made. | 1.5 |
| 17. | Sliced tomatoes were 52F in top of sandwich prep refrigerator. Maintain these 45F or below at all times. Suggest placing a cover on tomatoes or place in a white freeze container. | 2.0 |
| 36. | Upright Victory freezer door gasket is torn. | 0.0 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Due to location of can wash on left side of 3 compartment sink and food/clean utensil storage rack next to right side of sink, I suggest reversing flow of sink by placing dirty dishes on left end and wash, rinse, and sanitize going to right side. If this is not completed, a splashguard should be installed on right end of 3 comp sink to separate dirty dishes and clean food rack. Additional lighting is needed over meat freezer under chargrill. | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Hardees SEC 130 Inspection Date: 02/09/2010 |
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Score: 96.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 98.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Provide a spray or wipe-on sanitizer at all times during food preparation | 1.5 |
| 34. | Do not place clean utensils on wet cloth towel on drainboard of utensil sink. | 0.5 |
| 39. | Pepsi refrigerator not approved for food storage. Observed container of cole slaw in Pepsi cooler. Two door refrigerator where the cole slaw is normally stored was not working. | 0.5 |
| 40. | Clean hood system. | 0.5 |
| 45. | Clean walls behind 3-compartment sink. Clean ceilings. | 0.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD GR 301 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Hardees Inspection Date: 02/09/2010 |
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Score: 97.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 99.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 11. | Sanitizer too weak. Press dispenser button twice until unit is serviced to properly dispense 200ppm mixture on one pump. | 1.5 |
| 38. | 3 comp sink is dirty and needs cleaning. | 0.5 |
| 45. | Wall next to broiler needs cleaning due to butter splatter. | 0.5 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Main Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/08/2010 |
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Score: 96.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 98.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 15. | 5 pound cooked pork butts were found 99F being reheated in hot holding cabinet. These cabinets are only designed to hold hot foods hot, not reheat. Butts were removed and placed in smoker to achieve required 165F reheat temperature within 2 hours. | 1.5 |
| 23. | 5 pound cooked pork butts are being double wrapped and tightly packed on sheet pans, placed on speed racks and placed in walk-in freezer. It appears this method will not accomplish the requirement of cooling from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. Workers can not definitely determine when butts were placed in walk-in and at what temperature they were. Suggest documenting temperature in 20-30 minute intervals to verify proper cooling is being achieved. Butts were spaced out today to help cooling. | 1.0 |
| 31. | Observed worker slicing tomatoes that had not been washed. Raw fruits and raw vegetables shall be washed with potable water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cooked or served. | 0.5 |
| 35. | Workers gloves and hats stored in direct contact with exposed single service food containers in small dry storage room. | 0.5 |
| 40. | Tops of smokers need cleaning. | 0.0 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Replace blown hood and dry storage lights. Replace torn reach-in refrigerator door gasket in bakery area. | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type:Suites Kitchen Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 96.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 98.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 3. | Observed employees handle raw, breaded chicken while loading fryers and then handle cooked product without changing gloves or washing hands. | 2.0 |
| 10. | Observed employees placing cooked chicken back in same container used to pre-portion raw chicken prior to cooking. Always use a cleaned and sanitized new container for the cooked product. Do not use same rolling cart to place raw and ready to eat foods on while loading and unloading fryers. Management agreed to use cart for raw and use stainless table for staging ready to eat containers. | 1.5 |
| 26. | Label sugar container. Securly attach lid on surgar and close opened bag. | 0.0 |
| 49. | Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD PZ 310 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 99.5
| # | Comments | Points |
| 35. | Maintain single service cups in plastic sleeves or in dispensers. | 0.5 |
| 49. | No documentation of approved training - no credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
| Location: 1400 EDWARDS MILL RD PZ 329 RALEIGH, NC 27607-3624 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/22/2010 |
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Score: 99
| # | Comments | Points |
| 35. | Maintain single service cups on plastic sleeves or in dispensers. | 0.5 |
| 36. | Replace wire shelves in coolers that have enamel coating missing. | 0.5 |
| 49. | No documentation of approved training - no credit awarded. | 0.0 |
| General Comments | ||
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Thanks for the excellent research, Bob, and for tackling the subject.
For me personally, the RBC Center report doesn’t look all that onerous. Certainly doesn’t appear to be any less sanitary than my own kitchen (remind me to have y’all over for dinner sometime).
And nice to see there’s no correlation between ticket price and quality of food service LOL.
I heard a rumor that Hardees is now out, victim of the renovations going on in the arena. Several folks heard it when they went to Select-a-Seat. So Jim might be getting his wish sooner than later.
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
From reading these reports a lot of the findings are cosmetic…I worked in food service for many, many years… inspectors can be major pains in the “food exit” area. Now to be fair I also have been the victim of a FBI. ( Food born illness) Very, very sick and it was most likely because of food being stored at the incorrect temperatures. Storage temps and the improper handling of raw meats can be deadly and not to be taken lightly. The biggest cause of these problems are improper training and people just not giving a damn, which unfortunately could be a problem at a place like the RBCC. You need to train the workers, not just have granny droopy arms put down the knitting and head to the game for a few hours of food handling…
by max creek on Jul 29, 2010 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Food
If they put White Castle food in the RBC Center stoners statewide would show up.
I’m just sayin’.
by Cincinnati Reds on Jul 29, 2010 12:40 AM EDT reply actions
HeHeHe
white castle….that’s rich !!! and even here in WS @ the Joel…the lowest i had ever seen any vender’s health rating was a 97.8…and like max…i too have been a “victim” but never at the joel or even at the race track at bowman grey stadium either…
And if it Aint Hockey,It Aint Nothin !!
That Checkers 3rd Sweater ROCKS !!!
ESPN Article...
…is misleading because most people will go right to the map to see how “their” stadium rated. 67% for the RBC center looks terrible, until you do the research. Great Article!
p.s. I like Hardees, but I would like to see more options.
Had a feeling this was the case.
The report was designed to be sensational and get views, and it was indeed.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 29, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve always thought the RBCC had an incredible selection of food compared to most arenas. You can get everything from sushi, wraps, Hand shredded BBQ, Roast Beast that’s sliced when you order, burritos, salads, calzones.. the list goes on and on.
I think it’s funny that Moe’s advertises all over the arena, but there’s not a Moe’s to eat at. Maybe they will take over Hardee’s contract.
My only complaint about food at the RBCC is I really miss Goodberry’s!
White Castle? Are there even any White Castles in all of NC?
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
RE: White Castle
Not that I’m aware of.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 29, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Javier Serna also had an article about this in the N&O this morning. ESPN report called “misleading”
Editing Manager of CanesCountry.com
How about some healthier selections than burgers, hot dogs, giant turkey legs and french fries? Crazy idea, I know. But I need to be able to fit into my jersey.
Even Moes, naked (that’s without the tortilla wrap not your state of clothing while eating), is significantly healthier than the majority of the current choices.
There are a ton of healthy options!
Just like beer selection, you have to know where to go.
If you want good beer, you wont see it at the places selling bud from the tap.
Philly Cheese and BBQ stands dont have healthy options, but the “Markets” do.
You can get turkey sandos, sushi rolls, soup, salads, grilled chicken, quesadillas and more at every level of the RBC Center.
by camwardsaysno on Jul 29, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus the new Smoothie locations have fresh wraps that they have the sauce on the side so you can choose to add it or not.
If you don’t take the time to walk around the concourse, you might miss these.
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
I haven’t checked out the smoothie area yet (Cyn4Canes), even though I’ve seen it. Thanks for the recommendation, I will need to do so this season.
Camwardsaysno – where did you find the grilled chicken? That’s my favorite.
My issue with the healthy I’ve found is the quick factor. The restaurant isn’t quick and the area down near my section in the south, lower level is so slow I’ve literally waited an entire period just to get a salad, which wasn’t very good and expensive. Although the employees are always very nice.
No way.
Until prices are at reasonable levels, nobody in my household will ever buy any food at RBC. Instead, I promise them a before the game, no holds barred order at the fast food place of their choosing (Moe’s a current favorite) to stymie any attempts to pick my pocket. To those who want to compare the rip-offs at RBC to OTHER hockey venues, that holds no currency with me (pun intended). At a family event, the management should try to sell on convenience and volume, not squeeze the most out of a few suckers and weak parents.
You must not buy food at movie theaters, any other sporting event arena, the fair, amusement parks, concerts, etc etc. The prices at the RBCC are on par with any of those venues.
It’s what you pay for the convenience of having food readily available. And you are taking the appropriate action if you don’t like the prices, get your food elsewhere.
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
by Cyn4Canes on Jul 29, 2010 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You’re not paying for the convenience, you’re paying for the privilege of eating. It would be convenience if you could bring your own, or leave and get back in. They’ve got a captive audience and are going to charge as much as they can get away with.
by iamafirehazard on Jul 29, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly.
I wait in line for almost everything they sell there when I want it, so I think the demand is there. As long as people continue paying the prices, why would they lower them?
by camwardsaysno on Jul 29, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
iamafirehazard, to steal camwardsaysno’s word “Exactly”. And the fans have the privilege, neh, the RIGHT to not eating anything at all at the RBCC.
It’s a captive audience, only because they’ve chosen to wait to eat until they’re captives. Even if I leave work right at 5pm it’s hard to get to the games in time, so I plan ahead and have food to eat in the car. Of course, the prices don’t bother me, so there’s plenty of times I eat at the RBCC, too. For me it’s worth the extra couple of bucks to not have to cook something myself.
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
I absolutely do NOT, you are correct. We took the family to an amusement park this summer and had a pack lunch and snacks for all in my car in the parking lot.
We eat before or after a movie at the theater as well, which we seldom attend anyway because the tickets are too high (I buy and sell DVDs online for profit, so no loss there).
Actually, it may just be that the prices reflect what anyone that doesn’t prepare to have food readily available reluctantly pays, and to top it off with health concerns is the final nail in that coffin for me and mine. I hope that others will join me and that together we can help bring the prices down, but others can and will do as they please.
Anyone wondering how to manage this with kids? If you start when they are young, they will not expect otherwise and beg for overpriced stuff at these venues. A key is not to shortchange on the fun, just limit what you are willing to pay for it :) That means I may buy them cotton candy at Wal-Mart for 89 cents (pointing out the deal) and not pay $12 at Barnum Bailey’s later (when even young children can spot a rip-off) and make a game of it!
by Dan Fogarty on Jul 29, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 29, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I love seeing the upper level being the cleanest! It almost makes me laugh that the club level is the worst, but it makes a lot of sense. Most club level concessions are behind closed doors, the customer isn’t looking over the counter, so you may be more likely to make a slip.
I have worked in restaurants a lot in past years and can say that these numbers do not bother me at all. Like some people have said, our home kitchens would never pass a health inspection.
I try not to eat to much at the RBC Center….but we do. We sit upper level to afford that luxury.
Sometimes the prices of things are outrageous….but it is a business and multi million dollar contacts do not pay themselves.
Read : Contracts…not Multi Million $ Contacts!
Speaking of contacts though….my contacts get so dry in the RBC Center, and sometimes I forget eye drops.
Does anyone else ever wish they had a C-Store (convenience) in the RBC Center?
I often time find myself needing things like eye drops, gum, tums (see comment about eating RBC Center food), batteries etc.
I dont want to spend 11 bucks for a 10 pack of tums…but some markup would be expected.
I also remember a time it was pouring walking into the game, so some people we were with had some wet feet, they would have paid anything for some dry socks, but The Eye was out of socks….
Convenience items seem like they could have a place in the RBC Center…or maybe I just spend to much time there and need to pack accordingly!
by camwardsaysno on Jul 29, 2010 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
There's also much more space and more things to screw up.
The bigger the kitchen, the more chances for a violation.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 29, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Food options
How about some healthy pizza like zpizza? Or the extreme tastiness and great value that is the Cook Out tray?
HELLO TAILGATE anybody??
One of the things i like the most about Hockey at the RBC is the ‘gating b4 (and sometimes after, as well). Since the 1st game here (and some at G’boro), several of my friends and i’ve been tailgating (rain or sun, or snow…) we have a great time, great food, and great comradery!! it’s the ideal solution! if your schedule allows it, it’s a great solution!!
Tailgating is a wonderful thing.
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
they should let you carry closed drink and food in. I’ve seen it done at many a football game, and it works. I would stop of at a sub shop Sunday morning, and eat it at half time, brilliant move by the NFL.
by Cincinnati Reds on Jul 29, 2010 6:20 PM EDT reply actions
white castle sucks.
and the hardees is good,
other restaurants are going to be just as expensive
"a bit of love"
Concur on all points.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Jul 29, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
they should let us cook our own food RIGHT IN THE ARENA
HAVE OPEN GRILL NIGHT
but you’ve got to clean up after yourself
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