You’re right. I would not either. But you also have to realize that the compensation system would have been drastically changed, and to keep clientele, owners would have to be on the watch for behavior like this from their employees. Frankly, if I even suspected that a staff member spit in my food I would start the evidentiary accountability process right there, have it tested and I’d sue the ass off that place.
The winners will be those who have one or no employees , by reaping the rewards of inflation for goods and services. Looks like the 10 Dollar burger may be the norm in Seattle