McDonald's employees might have the whole menu at their disposal when it comes time for them to order their own meals, but what do they skip? These are the items that McDonald's employees won't touch — so maybe you shouldn't either.
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00:00McDonald's staff have full access to the menu, but there are certain items they tend to avoid.
00:04Curious what they skip? These are the McDonald's choices employees often pass on.
00:09And maybe you should, too.
00:11In 2013, McDonald's advised its employees on its internal website to limit fast food consumption,
00:17cautioning them about the health risks of overindulging.
00:20While convenient and economical for a busy lifestyle, fast foods are typically high in
00:24calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar, and salt, and may put people at risk for becoming overweight.
00:30Accompanying the warning was a photo of a McDonald's burger and fries.
00:34The post advised that cheeseburgers were typically an unhealthy choice.
00:38Oddly, the fries and soda shown were in McDonald's iconic red packaging,
00:42but without the logo. The strangest part?
00:44McDonald's telling its employees to limit consumption of their own food due to its unhealthy nature.
00:50In 2017, a McDonald's worker from Louisiana sparked outrage on social media
00:55after posting photos of a filthy ice cream machine tray. The employee, Nick,
00:59revealed that the drip trays were rarely cleaned, often accumulating a moldy,
01:03rancid sludge, which quickly went viral and left customers disgusted.
01:08I couldn't believe my eyes. I was like, I've never seen something this disgusting."
01:12McDonald's quickly responded, clarifying that food never touched the tray, which was meant
01:16to collect lubrication grease from the machine, though it still needed regular cleaning. Despite
01:20this, Nick was fired shortly after his post. He wasn't the only one sounding the alarm,
01:25as other Reddit users pointed to the real issue — employees who neglected their duties,
01:30including the complex cleaning process for the ice cream machine.
01:34While chicken nuggets have improved, former McDonald's employees on Reddit claim many
01:38still avoid them, even though they're a top choice for customers. Seems like there's
01:42something customers might not know.
01:44I've eaten them every day for 15 years!
01:46And you called 911 because they're out of chicken nuggets?
01:49Employees are generally cautious about grabbing pre-made food from the stack ready for service.
01:54But there's a catch with McDonald's chicken nuggets — they're kept warm by a dual-purpose
01:59timer, which is supposed to signal when nuggets should be discarded if they've been sitting out
02:03too long. However, multiple employees report that they often reset the timer instead of
02:07tossing the older nuggets and making fresh ones. Some claim the nuggets still taste fine
02:12even after several rounds of sitting under the heat, while others suggest they can be
02:16less than appetizing. If you want the freshest, be sure to ask for them directly or choose
02:20a different item.
02:22Several former employees suggest skipping the Filet-O-Fish unless you request one made fresh,
02:26as pre-made sandwiches are often left in the warming cabinet for hours. Additionally,
02:31the combination of tartar sauce, cheese, and greasy fish makes it a challenge to assemble
02:35neatly, so expect a messy sandwich if you order it.
02:38The Filet-O-Fish is an evil cancer square created to destroy America."
02:45Freshly made fish may be available at some locations,
02:48but it's usually up to managers who are extra careful about maintaining quality.
02:53One McDonald's worker on Reddit shared a detailed warning about the McCafe machine,
02:57explaining why they refuse to drink anything from it. According to this employee,
03:01the machine is notoriously hard to clean thoroughly and is often neglected.
03:04They describe seeing layers of grime caked inside the machine at several locations.
03:08However, it's important to note that experiences vary. Other employees have commented that their
03:13stores clean the McCafe machines every night. If you're unsure about the cleanliness of your
03:17local McCafe, it might be safer to avoid the drinks to minimize any risk. Ultimately,
03:22it's about how seriously each store maintains their equipment.
03:26It may disappoint many McRib enthusiasts, but several employees warn against ordering it.
03:31One former worker shared that they saw the sandwich before it was sauced and found it
03:35unappetizing, suggesting it's best skipped. It doesn't look like meat at all. It looks like a
03:39scab. While the McRib has a loyal fan base, some employees say it's rarely ordered,
03:44causing the patty to sit in sauce all day, making it even less appetizing. With the bun
03:48potentially hiding more than you'd want to know, if employees won't touch it,
03:52you might want to skip it too.