Teacher Liu, I want to order a portion of malatang, but this shop has no photos of the storefront, only pictures of the dishes. Is it okay to order?

Don’t rush. Nowadays there are some “ghost takeout shops.” They may look good online, but the actual shop might be very dirty, and the address might even be fake.

Really? I thought a high rating meant it was safe. What should I check then?

You can check the business license, shop address, storefront photos, and whether there are kitchen videos. The clearer the information, the more reassuring it usually is.

This shop has a high rating, but the address is written strangely, and I can’t find it on the map either.

Then choose another one. Food safety is the most important thing. Don’t just look at cheap prices and nice pictures.

Okay, I’ll choose a shop with clearer information. From now on, when I order takeout, I’ll take an extra look.

Right. If you notice something wrong, you can also report it on the platform. That’s also a way to protect yourself.