In these unprecedented and uncertain times it may be difficult to navigate the best practices on how to safely operate and reopen your establishment as restrictions are lifted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As an industry leader in the POS, Bar, Social Quarters and Charitable Gaming Management industries, we find ourselves in a unique position to provide useful information to your establishment to help you through this time.
In addition to the suggested guidelines below, Tab King recommends following the General Industry Guidelines as well any guidelines provided by the CDC, or any federal, state or other regulatory requirements.
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For Employers and Employees
Provide and complete ServSafe COVID-19 training for all customer facing staff as soon as possible.
Provide and use PPE equipment, including cloth face masks and disposable gloves.
To Protect Your Patrons
Limit the number of customers at your food service area or bar to 50% of seating capacity and diminish standing-room occupancy where applicable and appropriate.
Tables should be 6 feet apart.
Mark waiting areas so that social distancing standards are met.
Live Music should not be permitted.
Credit Cards should be the preferred method of payment, but if cash is used, all bills and change should be disinfected after receipt.
Provide hand sanitizer stations.
Use disposable menus or ones that can be sanitized after each use.
Use rolled silverware and napkins stored in sealed containers.
Sanitize all table surfaces including condiments after each use.
Sanitize chairs after each use.
Do not offer self service options such as buffets, condiments on a counter, or refillable beverage station.
Screen customers for illness by checking for a temperature. Over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit should not be permitted.
- Asking the following questions:
- Have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19?
- Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat?
- Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
