When it comes to food, people in the service industry have the inside scoop on what REALLY separates a good restaurant from a bad one. Things you and I might see as relatively innocent, like a typo on a menu or a menu with a LOT of items, are actually glaring red flags to fellow chefs saying "DON'T EAT HERE!"

In this collection of photos, you get a sneak peek from an insider's point of view about the do's and don'ts of dining out. It may not be the most obvious thing to do when you're trying to just enjoy a nice meal out on the town, that you didn't have to make yourself, but keeping your eyes open can save you some disappointment and possibly even some stomach aches and pains. So as you carefully make your way through these caution flags below, do your best to try and remember them the next time you go out to eat.