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Do stars depend on staff pay?
Michelin Guide inspectors focus solely on the quality of the food, the mastery of technique, the personality of the cuisine, value for money, and consistency. They do not consider staff pay or working conditions when awarding stars. This means a restaurant can retain its prestigious rating even if it has faced issues like underpaying staff, as Le Gavroche did.
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