Inspector's Dirty Deal

Your small family restaurant faces a surprise health inspection during the lunch rush. Inspector Marcus Wade hints at finding serious violations that could shut you down - unless you're willing to make certain 'arrangements.' With your life savings and immigrant parents' dream on the line, you have 15 minutes to navigate this corrupt official's demands.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Restaurant Owner & Head Chef

Conversation Partner

Health Inspector Marcus Wade

Setting

Your cramped restaurant kitchen, steam rising from pots, tickets piling up, while the inspector looms by the prep station

Location

Family-owned Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Seattle

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the inspector's indirect threats without explicitly acknowledging the bribe attempt

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Protect your restaurant's reputation and license

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Decide between ethical stance and practical survival

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Those food storage temperatures are... concerning. And I'm seeing several other potential violations that could be quite serious. But perhaps we can discuss some... alternative solutions to a formal citation?”

This is how Health Inspector Marcus Wade's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#206

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