According to a new article on Dr. Oz’s website, eating at a restaurant is more dangerous for your health than you might think . . . and not just because of the huge portions.  Here are five weird things that can make you sick at a restaurant.

1.  Ordering a Steak Well Done-  There’s also a chance of getting sick if you order it rare.  But the more they cook the meat, the more it hides the natural flavor.

And if you order a steak well done, some chefs use an older cut of meat, because they need to get rid of it and know you probably won’t notice.

2.  Ordering the Buffet-  Despite the ‘sneeze guards’ they usually have, they’re a breeding ground for bacteria, partly because the food doesn’t always stay hot enough.

So if you’re going to a buffet, you should try to get there right after the new food goes out.  For lunch, that usually means noon.  And for dinner, 5 p.m. or earlier.

3.  Using a Tray at a Fast Food Restaurant-  Apparently they’re filthy, because they don’t get washed enough.  And when they are washed, it’s usually with a dirty rag.  So if you want to be safe, always get your food to-go.

4.  Getting a Refill of Water-  At a lot of restaurants, they only wash the pitchers once a day, and it’s usually at the end of the night.  So throughout the day, they can accumulate a lot of germs.

That doesn’t mean you should have a panic attack every time a waiter refills your water.  But watch to see if the pitcher touches the edge of your glass.

5.  Asking the Waiter to Pack Your Leftovers-  They don’t always wash their hands before they do it.  And since they’re handling money and dirty dishes all day, it’s safer to just ask for a box and do it yourself.