1 Spiral-shaped bacteria are distinguished by their length, the number and size of the spirals, and direction of the coil. 2  Short segments or incomplete spirals are common, as the comma-shaped Vibrios. 3  The spirochetes of syphilis are typical spiral bacteria. Spiral-shaped bacteria are distinguished by their length, the number and size of the spirals, and direction of the coil. 2  Short segments or incomplete spirals are common, as the comma-shaped Vibrios. 3  The spirochetes of syphilis are typical spiral bacteria.
If a restaurant does $20,000 per week and the total cost of food and beverages is $7,000 for that week, then the food cost is considered 35 percent. If, at the same restaurant, labor (including payroll taxes and benefits) equal $5,000 for the week, then the labor cost is 25 percent.
Jordan Siemens/ Stone/ Getty images. Food Cost. Food cost refers to the menu price of a certain dish in comparison to the cost of the food used to prepare that same dish. In other words, how much you pay for food will determine how much you need to charge for it. Generally, food cost should be around 30-35%.ood Cost. Food cost refers to the menu price of a certain dish in comparison to the cost of the food used to prepare that same dish. In other words, how much you pay for food will determine how much you need to charge for it.