Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Pinocchio's Restaurant: Media, PA

Name: Pinocchio's Restaurant
Website: http://www.pinpizza.com/
Type: Restaurant
Location: Media, PA
Occupancy: Single
Porcelain: One toilet

Pinocchio's is what we like to call a "hidden gem". The food is completely outstanding, there's never a ridiculous wait, and the beer list is gigantic. The only real downside is that parking can be hard to come by, but luckily the meters in Media don't matter after 6 pm. This joint also has the distinction of serving my favorite wings in the entire world. So then, how does the bathroom stack up against the rest of the place?

Cleanliness
I noticed two things when using this bathroom. First, the smell was actually somewhat pleasant, a rarity for vent-less single rooms. Second, the fly that was there last time had left or died. If I had started this site by that point, it would have been immediate grounds for disqualification. Luckily, the problem has been resolved.
Result: PASS (1 point)

Privacy
So, single rooms are always great. Add on to that the fact that the bathrooms are in a secluded hallway that can't be heard at the nearby tables (I have tested this on both ends), and you have an ideal situation.
Result: PASS (1 point)

Flushing
Standard and functional.
Result: PASS (1 point)

Dryers
Bad news: they have opted for air dryers. Also, they fall into the annoyingly-common conundrum of having a trash can but nothing to throw in it. What gives? They put the dryer over the sink, which DOES eliminate unsightly spills, but overall it is just unacceptable.
Result: FAIL (no points)

Mirrors
There is one small mirror over the sink. You might accept this given how small the room is, but I have seen much nicer mirror situations in similar rooms.
Result: FAIL (no points)

Music
WHY does no one have overhead music these days? Sheesh.
Result: FAIL (no points)

Reviewer Tilt
I give Pinocchio's a half-point of tilt for putting a good lock on the door. That may seem minor, but broken or weak locks can cause privacy invasion anxiety in several customers (or just me).
Result: .5 points

Score: 3.5 out of 7 (50.0%)


What This Means For You:
I will go as far as to push a 50/100 score into "recommended" territory My qualms are mainly cosmetic, whereas the logistics of a clean and working bathroom are completely covered. Congratulations, Pinocchio's! You do not fail the toilet test.

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