Overview
- Police say the incident took place on April 9 when a night manager allegedly spat into an empty fry carton, put fries in her mouth and then served those fries to a customer.
- Investigators relied on a Snapchat video that was reposted to Facebook and on surveillance footage provided by the restaurant owner to identify the employee and corroborate the recording.
- The accused, Kaylie Santos, pleaded not guilty at an arraignment on June 5 and was released on personal recognizance while facing one felony count that carries up to five years in prison.
- Franchise owners suspended and then terminated the employees shown in the footage, the local health department reported no public‑health violations, and police say they do not believe other customers were affected.
- The case highlights how short‑lived social media clips can become lasting evidence in criminal probes and will proceed through the courts with added release conditions barring contact between the parties.