At least Xibei ensures food safety, and its cleanliness is among the best in China.
As for the price, if you think it's expensive, you can choose not to eat there; it's not like the prices aren't clearly marked.
Other factors are the different definitions of freshness and pre-cooked food, with Xibei's definition being significantly lower than that of netizens.
There aren't many truly safe and clean restaurants in China.