Most media ignore nation’s top restrooms tally

A splendid way to measure the cleanliness of an operation --- whether restaurant, bar or hotel --- is to check out the restroom.

One of last week’s more interesting news releases in these dog days of summer ranked restrooms in America, based on votes cast online by the public.  Other than the Contra Costa (Calif.) Times, Dayton (Ohio) Daily News, Cincinnati Post and a few TV newscasts, the restroom results didn’t get much print or broadcast play, finds Grumpy Editor.

Top five restrooms, based on exceptional hygiene, style and open access to the public :

1. Jungle Jim's International Market, Fairfield, Ohio.

2. Catch 31, Virginia Beach, Va.

3. Mix Lounge at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nev.

4. Vermont Marble Museum, Proctor, Vt.

5. Fandangles', Flushing, Mich.

See photos, descriptions and features at www.bestrestroom.com

“The important message here is restroom hygiene matters, for good health and good business," said Kirk Kirssin, marketing director, Cintas Corp., which tallied the results.

Sure, it’s a PR gimmick for Cincinnati-based Cintas which happens to provide restroom hygiene products and services, but it serves to point out high-ranking facilities, important to hygiene-conscious patrons.