New Jersey Hot Dogs

Dam, that's awful about John and Joe, hopefully thay can find a way to get up to code. As the saying goes, my check is in the mail. Truth be told, the last time I was there I spent some time talking to John just outside the kitchen, and looking around in there my first reaction was, "How can this possibly be passing inspection?". Obviously whatever Grandfathering or just looking the other way that was in effect no longer applies (new ambitious Health Department Official, perhaps, or acting on a tip from an inferior competitor?).  
 
On to other things. Bear, thanks for the directions to the back way to Charlies Hot dogs.
 
And, John Fox, the only time I was ever in Petridis was several years ago, and my experience was same as yours. Very young girls poorly trained or just indifferent. What I remember most was it was obvious they did not bother to drain the sauerkraut before putting it on the dogs, making the buns one soggy mess.

Ken, I spoke to Joe on Sunday. It's good to know that many people have donated their services as well as money. The guys are grateful for this. There is someone new in the Health Dept. and either laws have changed or this person is being strict. There is a local church near Charlies that had a fundraiser recently. It was advertised and the health dept showed up and wound up closing the kitchen!