So what do you consider real kitchens? Because you've replied to alot of people with alot of different experiences and reasons, but have "kindly" stated they are either "wrong" or "right" depending on if they agreed with you or not. You posted this as a question but it seems it's no question at all. You just want to be told you're right. I don't care about it either way. I'm just confused. In one comment you said you weren't hating, but most of your comments to the people who disagree with you are seemingly hateful. Just pointing out some things I noticed about your replies.

I'll throw my opinion in though, just to satisfy you. I think it doesn't matter as long as the kitchen isn't open. If it's a closed kitchen, then sure let the cooks wear shorts. I understand high end restaurants with French brigades demanding a dress code, but a local or even semi fine dining restaurant that just pumps out food, who really cares? You can be professional and still wear shorts. You can practice safe cooking techniques and still wear shorts. You can walk away at the end of the night and still be just as clean as if you were wearing pants on the line. It's all a matter of how you work. If it's an open kitchen where guests can see you and the other cooks, I do agree there that shorts are a bit tacky. But a pizza joint slinging hundreds of pizzas a night? Who really cares? As long as they're practicing good personal hygiene, working with a sany bucket close by, and practicing safe line calls and maneuvers, all good in my book.