Tips to Maximize Safety and Mitigate Risks During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

4 Min Read By Francine Shaw

There’s no denying that the restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantines and stay-at-home orders meant that restaurants were unable to serve guests onsite for months. As restaurants have been gradually permitted to reopen, they have new regulations to follow, including restricted onsite capacity, strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols, social distancing rules, and mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

While these changes are overwhelming for many, the restaurant industry has rallied, adapting to our “new normal” and finding new ways to safely serve guests.  Amid the ongoing pandemic, restaurants are expanding their curbside pickup, delivery, and outside dining options, while reconfiguring their tables to meet social distancing guidelines.

Most restaurants and food businesses have done a great job adjusting to the new COVID-19 protocols. They’re requiring PPE and social distancing, and elevating cleaning and…