Why Did A Canadian Restaurant Make A Customer Sign A Waiver?

A customer eating at a Toronto hotel restaurant got more than he ordered recently. His request was served with a side waiver. I know what you're thinking. Why did a Canadian restaurant make a customer sign a waiver?

Was he eating really hot food? Did he order something exotic? Perhaps something raw? Well, it's definitely not something we'd have to do here in the States!

The story is now blowing up on Reddit. In the Reddit post, user Reit007 says, "I was flabbergasted." So, how did things end up that way? Let's dive in.

It all started when the U.S. visitor ordered our country's go-to staple--a cheeseburger. He requested his burger be cooked "Medium." Which, I believe is normal around here? That's how I typically order mine to be cooked. It's cooked through, with a slight bit of pink in there.

However, once they had already started eating, they were given a waiver, according to CTV News Toronto. During an interview, CTV points out the man explained, "I already had my first bite but stopped eating and did not sign the waiver. I was shocked to be honest with you."

It was then explained to him that the kitchen at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites always cooks their burgers well-done, and that by requesting his to be only medium, thus under-cooked by their standards, he must sign a waiver, per CTV News Toronto.

Yikes! I mean, I guess I understand the whole "safety first" thing. However, I have several problems with the way this was handled.

First, if it's going to possibly be a problem and you need me to sign a waiver so you're not on the hook for it, you should present the waiver or information before I start eating! Once I'm already chowing down, it's too late! Couldn't the waiter have told me or warned me when I requested the burger cooked Medium?

Secondly, what's happened before? Why am I even having to sign a waiver to get you off the hook if anything goes wrong? Have things gone wrong before? That's what it makes me start thinking! How bad is your kitchen that you're making people sign waivers to eat your food?

CTV News Toronto reports the waiver said, the "guest hereby waives and releases any rights, actions or claims against Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites...for any liabilities and damages, including any food-borne illnesses and death arising out of or in connection with the guest's use of its own food or consumption of products not provided by Hilton Toronto Airport."

Yeah, if I have to sign all of that I'm not eating the food. I could understand signing a waiver if I'm about to eat the world's hottest hot sauce, or something. That makes sense! However, a perfectly normal Medium burger? Now, I'm nervous!

However, according to Ontario law, a burger cooked to Medium temperatures is considered undercooked. According to Ontario's food safety guide, ground beef should be cooked to 71 C or 160 F to "ensure adequate cooking of the meats and reduce the chance of bacterial survival."

Today, there are seemingly unlimited options in the fast food landscape. You have options for burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and more. Anything you want you can have. When you're on-the-go and looking for a quick bite, there's nothing better than the value menu. Every fast food restaurant has one. Here are the best fast food items on the value menu.

We all know that fast food is appealing because of its low price and easy access. With prices for combos on the rise, I find myself looking at the value menu more often than ever before. I need to save where I can!

I have spent so much time in drive-thrus that I think I could be considered an expert witness in a court case, at this point. I've seen delicious items come and go, prices climb, and experiences all the promos and deals. Why did KFC get rid of the Twister? When will McDonald's bring back the famous Snack Wraps? These are all questions I ask every day, and sadly have no answers for. However, one day...we will get them back. I truly believe it in my heart of hearts.

I could go on and on about my love for the value menu. I'd say at least once a week I think back on my high school days when the Junior Bacon Cheeseburger from Wendy's was only 99 cents. Do you remember that? 99 cents! It was amazing. Now, the price for one JBC is closer to $3 than it is 99 cents. I feel like this is the new version of that old "back in my day, we'd walk 2 miles to school up hill both ways! stories your grandparents would tell. Now, these stories are all about how low the value menu prices were back in our day. "When I was your age, every item on the dollar menu was a dollar!"

After years of research, I've finally identified the best of the best when it comes to value menus. On this list, you'll find burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and even some items that fall into the 'miscellaneous' category. Without further delay, let's get to the list!

Bacon...mayo...crispy lettuce...what's not to love? It's one of the best sandwiches in fast food, and it's on the value menu.

It never misses. Of all the value menu chicken sandwiches, none are better than the McChicken.

It's actually an impressive size! I mean, have you seen the size of the OG Whopper? It lives up to its name, that's for sure. The Jr. works perfectly fine for me.

It's delicious and it's only a dollar. Remember when value menus used to be dollar menus? *audible sigh* I do. Taco Bell is keeping the tradition alive.

It's a rare treat to enjoy Culver's Cheese Curds. It's a rare treat to enjoy cheese curds, at all. You can get fries anywhere, but you can't get curds at every drive-thru. If I drive by a Culver's I have to stop and get some.