Golden Corral Restaurant - Elizabethtown, KY

Golden Corral Restaurant

1835 North Dixie Highway
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

(270) 763-0772



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Total Score - 31 out of 50

Environmental

• Seating

Is it comfortable for nursing? 0-4 points
3 points - I was able to sit at the table with my baby on my lap while he nursed sitting up. It wasn't the most comfortable, but I got the job done.

Is there an area suitable for those desiring privacy? 0-4 points
4 points - If this were important to a person, they could be seated at a booth of their choice to meet their discretion needs.

• Booster seats

Are they safe and in good condition? 0-4 points
4 points - I wish I could bring their plastic rolling high chair home with me!

Are they clean? 0-4 points
4 points - right on.

• Child-friendly dinnerware & service
  

Do they have plastic or paper cups with lids for children? 0-3 points
3 points

Do the waiters take extra precaution with silverware (sharp) and serving food and beverages (hot)? 0-3 points
3 points - well, since you serve yourself...

• Bathroom Facilities

Do they have a diaper changing station? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
4 points - yes, and yes

Do they have a toddler seat mounted on the wall? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
0 points - no such luck

Social

• Staff

How did the staff respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
3 points - No one noticed or no one cared.

How did the staff respond to patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

• Patrons

How did patrons respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
3 points - No one noticed or no one cared.

How did patrons respond to staff or other patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

Total Score - 31 out of 50

Rating system:

0-10 points = 1 star
11-20 points = 2 stars
21-30 points = 3 stars
31-40 points = 4 stars
41+ points = 5 stars

Red Lobster - Elizabethtown, KY

Red Lobster Restaurant

2020 North Dixie Highway
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

(270) 765-3348



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Total Score - 33 out of 50

Environmental

• Seating

Is it comfortable for nursing? 0-4 points
3 points - I was able to sit at the table with my baby on my lap while he nursed sitting up. It wasn't the most comfortable, but I got the job done.

Is there an area suitable for those desiring privacy? 0-4 points
4 points - If this were important to a person, they could be seated at a booth of their choice to meet their discretion needs.

• Booster seats

Are they safe and in good condition? 0-4 points
4 points - a nice traditional wooden baby seat.

Are they clean? 0-4 points
4 points - right on.

• Child-friendly dinnerware & service
  

Do they have plastic or paper cups with lids for children? 0-3 points
3 points

Do the waiters take extra precaution with silverware (sharp) and serving food and beverages (hot)? 0-3 points
3 points

• Bathroom Facilities

Do they have a diaper changing station? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
4 points - yes, and yes

Do they have a toddler seat mounted on the wall? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
0 points - no such luck

Social

• Staff

How did the staff respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
5 points - My waiter was absolutely superb and didn't skip a beat while I was nursing, and he brought the kids and I extra bread (I absolutely love their biscuits!)

How did the staff respond to patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

• Patrons

How did patrons respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
4 points - I was seated very close to a table. I believe it was a grandmother, mother and two children. They smiled when I made eye contact after nursing about 3 feet away from them.

How did patrons respond to staff or other patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

Total Score - 34 out of 50

Rating system:

0-10 points = 1 star
11-20 points = 2 stars
21-30 points = 3 stars
31-40 points = 4 stars
41+ points = 5 stars

Bob Evan's Restaurant - Cincinnati, OH

Bob Evan's Restaurant

Neighborhood: Kenwood
8057 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236

(513) 793-7799



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Total Score - 33 out of 50

Environmental

• Seating

Is it comfortable for nursing? 0-4 points
3 points - I was able to sit at the table with my baby on my lap while he nursed sitting up. It wasn't the most comfortable, but I got the job done.

Is there an area suitable for those desiring privacy? 0-4 points
4 points - If this were important to a person, they could be seated at a booth of their choice to meet their discretion needs.

• Booster seats

Are they safe and in good condition? 0-4 points
4 points - I absolutely loved the mini boosters the restaurant had, my six month old sat beside me in the booth.

Are they clean? 0-4 points
4 points - right on.

• Child-friendly dinnerware & service
  

Do they have plastic or paper cups with lids for children? 0-3 points
3 points

Do the waiters take extra precaution with silverware (sharp) and serving food and beverages (hot)? 0-3 points
3 points

• Bathroom Facilities

Do they have a diaper changing station? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
4 points - yes, and yes

Do they have a toddler seat mounted on the wall? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
0 points - no such luck

Social

• Staff

How did the staff respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
5 points - I let the hostess know that I intended on nursing, in case she was more comfortable seating me somewhere that would be more private (a little test, I know, but she passed with flying colors or she had no clue what I was actually talking about, she was a sweet woman). My waitress was very friendly while I nursed baby in plain sight while she took my order.

How did the staff respond to patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

• Patrons

How did patrons respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
3 points - if they did know I was nursing, they didn't show it and were respectful

How did patrons respond to staff or other patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

Total Score - 33 out of 50

Revision to rating system:

0-10 points = 1 star
11-20 points = 2 stars
21-30 points = 3 stars
31-40 points = 4 stars
41+ points = 5 stars

McDonald's Restaurant - Shepherdsville, KY

McDonald's Restaurant
I 65 & Hwy 44 E
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
(502) 543-4804



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Environmental

• Seating

Is it comfortable for nursing? 0-4 points
4 points - This particular location had some very comfy chairs with a fireplace I found excellent for nursing in.

Is there an area suitable for those desiring privacy? 0-4 points
4 points - There were many places, including the area by the fireplace, where a mother could be more discrete if she so desired.

• Booster seats

Are they safe and in good condition? 0-4 points
4 points - I admit I did not use a booster during this visit, but as a standard McDonald's restaurants have some of the best booster seats.

Are they clean? 0-4 points
4 points - again, going on a basis of the company standard, the plastic seats are easily cleaned and I decided to give this location the benefit of the doubt. It's not a big deal for a parent to wipe down a plastic seat if it has some crumbs or ketchup.

• Child-friendly dinnerware & service
  

Do they have plastic or paper cups with lids for children? 0-3 points
3 points

Do the waiters take extra precaution with silverware (sharp) and serving food and beverages (hot)? 0-3 points
3 points - awarded based on the fact that the company takes extra precaution to label all hot foods and beverages with warning labels.

• Bathroom Facilities

Do they have a diaper changing station? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
4 points - yes, and yes

Do they have a toddler seat mounted on the wall? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
0 points - no such luck

Social

• Staff

How did the staff respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
4 points - I was in clear view of the cash registers and made no attempts to hide what I was doing. They appeared curious and smiled when I made eye contact.

How did the staff respond to patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

• Patrons

How did patrons respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
2 points - if they did know I was nursing, they didn't show it and were respectful

How did patrons respond to staff or other patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
0 points - N/A

Total Score - 32

Revision to rating system:

Original plan - With a total possible of 50 points, every 10 points would earn 1 star for an overall visible rating. Due to the fact that at least one star is required at the rating site I opted to use, the following applies:
0-10 points = 1 star
11-20 points = 2 stars
21-30 points = 3 stars
31-40 points = 4 stars
41+ points = 5 stars

And so it begins...

I had this idea while on the trip to Columbus for the "Hooray for Boobies!" nursing event. I will be posting reviews rating restaurants, stores and other businesses on their baby and breastfeeding friendliness. Once I get a format established, I will welcome others to review restaurants as well. I'm going to research to see if there is a site I can utilize to do this.

I plan on using a rating system based on these criteria:

Environmental

• Seating

1. Is it comfortable for nursing? 0-4 points
   
2. Is there an area suitable for those desiring privacy? 0-4 points
   

• Booster seats

1. Are they safe and in good condition? 0-4 points
   
2. Are they clean? 0-4 points
   

• Child-friendly dinnerware & service
  

1. Do they have plastic or paper cups with lids for children? 0-3 points
   
2. Do the waiters take extra precaution with silverware (sharp) and serving food and beverages (hot)? 0-3 points
   

• Bathroom Facilities

1. Do they have a diaper changing station? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
   
2. Do they have a toddler seat mounted on the wall? If so, are they clean and safe? 0-4 points
   

Social

• Staff

1. How did the staff respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
   
2. How did the staff respond to patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points
   

• Patrons

1. How did patrons respond to nursing? -5 to 5 points
   
2. How did patrons respond to staff or other patrons upset by nursing (if any)? -5 to 5 points

With a total possible of 50 points, every 10 points would earn 1 star for an overall visible rating.