The Covid-19 crisis has created issues for food service unlike anything we have seen in modern times. Ginsberg’s is proud to support our customers, family and friends during these times. More than ever we all need to take extra precautions to keep customers and staff safe as the country reopens. For over one hundred years, Ginsberg’s has been there for you and we will continue to be with you. Business will not be as usual, but this also gives you the chance to change your menu, work on efficiencies, establish new safety practices. If you “ever had the time, I would….” now is the time to rethink, rebrand, fine tune your plans for a better, healthier, successful business. This new landscape is ever-changing but Ginsberg’s has collected information to help as you “reopen” to a new way of doing business.
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FDA is providing a food safety re-opening checklist for previously closed retail food establishments or those that have been open with limited service related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This checklist addresses key food safety practices for retail food establishments to consider when re-opening and restarting operations.
OSHA has developed this interim guidance to help prevent worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2. The general guidance applies to all U.S. workers and employers. Depending on where their operations fall in OSHA’s exposure risk pyramid (Spanish), workers and employers should also consult additional, specific guidance for those at increased risk of exposure in the course of their job duties broken down by exposure risk level. Spanish version
OSHA has developed this interim guidance to help prevent worker exposure to SARS-CoV-2. The general guidance applies to all U.S. workers and employers. Depending on where their operations fall in OSHA’s exposure risk pyramid (Spanish), workers and employers should also consult additional, specific guidance for those at increased risk of exposure in the course of their job duties broken down by exposure risk level. Spanish version
REVISED 5.22.2020 For restaurant operators getting ready to reopen the purpose of this guidance is just that, to offer you direction and provide a framework for best practices as you reopen. This guidance is designed to provide you with a basic summary of recommended practices that can be used to help mitigate exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
Each re-opening business must develop a written Safety Plan outlining how its workplace will prevent the spread of COVID-19. You may use this template or develop your own Safety Plan. It does not need to be submitted to a state agency for approval but must be retained on the premises of the business and must be made available to the NYSDOH or local health or safety authorities in the event of an inspection. Learn more at NY Forward. PHASE 2 is open for take.out delivery and NOW OPEN FOR OUTDOOR DINING certify now. PHASE 3 Guidelines include indoor dining. Please read phase three guidelines and certify once your region is open.
Reopening businesses will bring a host of novel legal, operational and workforce issues. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to facing these unprecedented challenges, this guidance document outlines a number of issues and actions that employers should consider in planning a resumption of in-person workplace operations. As with all COVID-19-related guidance, employers should continue to monitor the developments, including from federal, state and local officials as well as public health authorities, and consult with counsel for specific guidance tailored to the particulars of their situation.
Bonura Hospitality, with nearly 50-years of experience in the hospitality industry, has collaborated with trusted local industry peers as well as the Leading Caterers of America, Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Orange County Chamber of Commerce to present the following guidelines for re-opening the hospitality industry in the Mid-Hudson region of New York State
To help ensure everyone’s safety as we welcome customers back into our dining rooms, The NYSRA has created a promise flyer for you to have on display in your establishment.
All businesses in the state of MA must develop a written control plan outlining how its workplace will comply with the mandatory safety standards for operation in the COVID-19 reopening period. This template may be filled out to meet that requirement. Control plans do not need to be submitted for approval but must be kept on premise and made available in the case of an inspection or outbreak.
Massachusetts Reopen website
Before you can open your doors, you must self-certify that you are following strict safety guidelines to keep your employees and customers safe. click here. June 17 Phase 2 with indoor dining guidelines
The Work Smart and Stay Safe initiative requires businesses that closed for 7 days or more to adopt or create a sector-specific reopening and training plan before reopening. Download a template and model plans.
The State Reopening Training & Certification Requirements/Regulations document, created by the Association’s ServSafe Training & Certification Compliance team, covers all food safety training and certification requirements for restaurants by state as each enters new reopening phases. It also covers any state food protection manager and food handler certificate expiration extensions and lists deadlines for required recertification. It’s updated twice a week.
State Reopening Training & Certification Requirements/Recommendations
The Official Return to Work Guidelines for Foodservice Establishments covers, by state, everything from dine-in status and required PPE to distancing/occupancy limits, and employee and customer health-check requirements. Updated regularly, it was created by the Association’s Restaurant Law Center and State Restaurant Association Relations teams.
Official Return to Work Guidelines for Foodservice Establishments
The National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe team has prepared a free training video outlining the steps restaurant line level employees are encouraged to utilize in returning to full-service operations.
Video topics include:
Download and print COVID-19 signs for your establishment. There are signs for customers, bathrooms and staff. Use color paper to make them stand out!
Giving customers an easy way to place an order is more important than ever. MarketByte self-serve platform allows customers to place orders and payment collection. Touchless menu and payment options for dine-in customers too.
Through our partnership with UniPro Foodservice, we are able to bring you a discounted online ordering program. Click here for more details.
If your business is in a urban or suburban area, and you are struggling to find reliable staff, partnering with a delivery service will help you compete and meet the needs of your customers.
Through our partnership with UniPro Foodservice, we are able to bring you a discounted Uber Eats program. Click here for more details.
DoorDash is an on-demand platform that connects customers with local restaurants and facilitates food delivery. They help restaurant owners grow their businesses, stay ahead in a changing industry, and make hungry customers happy.
Through our partnership with UniPro Foodservice, we are able to bring you a discounted DoorDash program. Click here for more details.
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DISCLAIMER Please be advised that some or all of the information contained in this page may not be applicable to some businesses or places of work and may not include all information necessary for certain businesses and places of work. This website does not attempt to address any health, safety and other workplace requirements in place prior to the age of COVID-19. As COVID circumstances continue to evolve, so will the public health and safety recommendations and requirements, and as a result information may not include all current governmental or health expert requirements and recommendations. We strongly advise that before implementing any of the practices and procedures contained herein, you carefully evaluate all and consult with your own legal counsel and other advisors regarding the legality, applicability and potential efficacy of this information in your place of business and to determine what if any other recommendations or requirements may apply to your business. Ginsberg’s Foods is not responsible for any circumstances arising out of, or related to, the adoption, or decision not to adopt, any of the practices or procedures contained on this page.
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