Nowadays, people's living standards are getting higher and higher, and they go to restaurants more and more times, but many people don't know what fees restaurants charge is illegal. Let's take a look together.
table fee. Many of us eat in restaurants and are often charged different amounts of meal fees. Many people are used to it and even think it should be. However, according to the relevant laws and regulations of our country, it is against the regulations to charge this fee. We consumers have the right to refuse to pay this fee. Although our living conditions are better now, many people don't agree with this expense and think it doesn't matter. However, this charge violates the state regulations, so we consumers can also see that this restaurant does not comply with the state regulations, and there must be problems in other aspects, so it is not a trustworthy restaurant. We try to choose other restaurants to avoid other problems.
tableware disinfection fee. According to the relevant regulations of the state, it is the legal obligation of the hotel to provide tableware, napkins and other supporting services that meet the hygienic standards after disinfection when consumers eat, and to ensure the health and safety of consumers. At the same time, this regulation has also been recognized by the society for a long time and has become the established basic service content and industry standard. Whether the professional disinfection company disinfects or the restaurant disinfects the tableware by itself, the expenses incurred shall be borne by the restaurant itself. "Food Hygiene Law" and "Measures for the Administration of Food Hygiene in Catering Industry" have long expressly stipulated that the tableware, drinking utensils and containers for directly-eaten food provided by restaurants and restaurant operators must be washed and disinfected before use, in line with relevant national hygiene standards, and bear the corresponding disinfection costs. Since a restaurant has been opened, it should provide relevant services to consumers, including providing a clean and hygienic eating environment and sterilized tableware.
there is a service charge for bringing your own drinks. This cost should be viewed according to the situation. If the restaurant informs you in advance that you need to charge a corresponding service fee for bringing your own drinks, and we also recognize it, then this fee is legal. If the restaurant charges our drinks service fee on the final bill without prior notice, it will violate the law and violate the consumers' right to know and fair trade. We have the right to claim that the restaurant will refund this part of the fee.