As a general rule, I hate all of those TV “in-depth” or “Investigative” reports that go into my favorite restaurants and show me all of the problems going on behind the scenes. Just ruins the dining experience. Like most of you who have at some point in their lives been around a live, working restaurant kitchen, I know it’s not always pretty and neat and clean. You just hope that none of the unmentionables make it onto your plate and usually they don’t.

So when I read this today, it was just another reason why it’s a good idea to bring your own food, your favorite sammich, to the Stadium:

At Yankee Stadium, 48 percent of vendors were found to be in violation of health codes. The OTL report, citing an inspection-report excerpt, said that five hot dogs registered 91 degrees in a hot-holding unit when they were supposed to be no cooler than 140. Inspectors at the Yankees’ home also had a vendor dispose of a bottle of Chivas Regal whiskey containing dead fruit flies.

You can’t bring a bottle of Chivas Regal into the Stadium, and I know getting a dog and a beer during a game is ritual, but when costs matter –and now your health– maybe it’s time to reconsider your plan. Me? I’m partial to bring a fully-loaded sub to the game and chowing down on that for a few innings compared to overpriced and over-/under-cooked mediocre fare. You can do as you wish, at your own risk! Of course, if you have the Legends seats, well, enjoy the good stuff.

Question: What are your best/worst Yankee Stadium (YSII or YSIII) dining experiences? What about around the perimeter of the Stadium?

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