Ep 11. Security Issues

In the episode "Security Issues" of Mystery Diners season 4, the owner of The Iron Horse in Washington state has started to notice a discrepancy in his alcohol inventory. Despite the fact that he is purchasing the same amount of liquor every week, the bottles seem to be disappearing at an alarming rate and he suspects that his staff may be stealing from him. To get to the bottom of the issue, he calls on the Mystery Diners team to investigate.

The owners of The Iron Horse are concerned that not only may there be theft taking place, but also that there could be security issues endangering their patrons or staff members. The Mystery Diners team, led by Charles Stiles, sets up an elaborate undercover operation to see if they can catch any staff members in the act. They begin by installing a hidden surveillance camera and audio equipment throughout the bar to capture any evidence of wrongdoing.

As part of their plan, the Mystery Diners team also enlists the help of a "mystery customer" who will be posing as a regular patron. The mystery customer will be tasked with keeping an eye out for any suspicious behavior from the staff while they enjoy a night out at The Iron Horse.

With the plan in place, the Mystery Diners team watches as the staff begins their shift. They observe how the bartenders interact with the customers, how the waitstaff manages the tables, and how the security staff monitors the venue. But, as the night wears on, they begin to notice some concerning trends.

One of the waitstaff seems to be disappearing into the back room of the bar frequently, and the Mystery Diners team begins to suspect that she may be sneaking drinks. They also notice that one of the bartenders seems to be pocketing cash from the register, leading them to wonder if he may be involved in the theft of liquor as well.

As the night continues, the Mystery Diners team talks to the security staff and is shocked to discover that the camera system that they had installed is not working. They suspect that it may have been disabled intentionally in order to cover up any potential misconduct or theft.

With the evidence piling up against the staff, the Mystery Diners team presents their findings to the owners of The Iron Horse. They reveal the footage from the hidden cameras and explain how they observed the staff members' behavior throughout the night. They also bring in the mystery customer to testify to their observations.

The owners of The Iron Horse are shocked by what they see and hear. They had no idea that their staff was behaving in such a manner, and they are grateful to the Mystery Diners team for bringing the situation to their attention. They implement new security measures and policies to prevent any further theft or misconduct from occurring, and the venue continues to thrive with renewed confidence in their staff and their level of safety and security.

Overall, "Security Issues" is an intense and eye-opening episode of Mystery Diners that showcases the importance of proper security measures in the food and beverage industry. With the help of the Mystery Diners team, the owners of The Iron Horse are able to address their security concerns and ensure that their patrons and staff members are safe while enjoying their venue.