French Fries At Islands

[shirleyujest]

Hi guys. Starting to venture into restaurants and today had an urge for burger & fries. Stopped at Islands (not sure if they're outisde of california?) for a burger (no bun of course) and fries. I asked if they had any coating on them or were just fried. Waitress said they were cut and cooked on-site and had no coating. They had spices, tasted/looked like salt and paprika. Anyone know if these fries are okay? Are french fries generally okay if you don't get McD's or something "reconstituted"? So far so good but not quite sure how much to take for granted that some food is "whole."

TIA

[lizard00]

I've not come across too many places that the fries themselves were bad. But take it one step further and ask about the cooking procedure. That is where many of us get into trouble. The fries can be fried in the same oil as other breaded items, thus contaminating the otherwise safe fries...

Some restaurants use dedicated fryers for their fries, others do not. Add it to the list of things to ask...

[shirleyujest]

I've not come across too many places that the fries themselves were bad. But take it one step further and ask about the cooking procedure. That is where many of us get into trouble. The fries can be fried in the same oil as other breaded items, thus contaminating the otherwise safe fries...

Some restaurants use dedicated fryers for their fries, others do not. Add it to the list of things to ask...

Aw boy. You're right.

Guess who's staying near the bathroom today just in case?