The Tourism Ministry reports that nearly 3,000 restaurants are qualified to display an “H” indicating that they observe hygienic practices. This does not mean that eating in other places is chancy, although one never knows. Intestinal disorders are, indeed, the major risk tourists face when visiting Mexico.
Obtaining an “H”, however, is not easy. Qualifying establishments must pay for a team to come in and spend several days training food handlers. Surprise inspections may follow at any time. Remarkably, there have been no complaints about any bribery involved in all this.
Reporting from Mexico City
Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
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