Groundworks

Groundworks, located on Traction Ave. in downtown LA's Arts District, makes a delicioius turkey sandwich. I work close by, which is good for sandwich access, but also means that I have had the unfortunate experience of having to crap there. I much prefer crapping at work where there is discrete bathroom, but, that's not always possible. 

Just check out how dingy this place is. Have I mentioned that I hate a unisexer with a urinal? Well, I do. I know it's user friendly, and means less pee on the seat for us ladies, but I just don't like looking at those things. Do they look a little bit like vaginas to anyone else? The symbolism there is kinda' rank. Just saying...

Maybe the dingy nature of this joint has something to do with the horrifying light that beams you from directly next to the mirror. They also have a weak overhead fixture that does nothing for the ambience. The mere existence of this flourescent monstrosity is just downright offensive. 

Major pet peeve: this bullshit soap. 

What the fuck is that?! 

I'll tell you what that is: it's a nasty ass soap dispenser with essentially no lid whatsoever, that some lame ass poured water into to try and make the last remnants of what was once soap last. In order to use that shit, you have to grab that nasty base and turn it over, dumping some watery ass yellow water into your hand. And it's useless. Not a cleansing agent by any stretch. 

Worst offense: this bathroom is directly off of the main room of this cafe, right by the counter where everyone waits for their food order to to come up. So when you enter or exit, it's pubic knowledge. Now, I think I have made it clear that I have no poo shame whatsoever. But, I know that there are many a shy customer, and that is torture for them to open the door after dropping one in there. The smell can easily waft out on some poor unsuspecting douche who is minding their own business waiting for a turkey sandwich (like me). And that's just bad planning.

Only classy moves:  A decent lock and two hooks for hanging some big bags. That's nice. Thanks. 

All in all, it's just not enough to make up for the rest of the crimes against crappers in this place. 

I give it a D. 

B+ for the turkey sandwich, though!