No Serving Of Food As Bars Set Reopen

The Central Board of Health today issued guidelines for the opening of bars. Among the measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 is that bars must refrain from serving of food.

Here are the other guidelines as provided by the CBH:

Employees MUST NOT report to work if they have symptoms of COVID-19,
including fever, respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or
loss of the sense of taste/smell.

If in doubt call the COVID Hotline at 462-6843
Employees absent from work due to suspected COVID-19, MUST NOT return
to work unless cleared by a Medical Doctor.

Workers with a cough, runny nose, jaundice, diarrhea, vomiting, should not be
permitted at work.

Facemask must be worn by all employees
Facemask must be worn by customers except when drinking
No serving of food
Employers can consider the use of a touchless infrared thermometer to check
the temperature of their customers each day before they enter. Any person who
has a temperature of 99°F and above, should not be allowed to return until
they have no fever and no evidence of COVID-19 symptoms. *Follow guidelines
on Taking Temperature

Hand Hygiene
 All Employees MUST perform hand hygiene before entering and leaving
the workplace. Hands must be washed under running water using liquid
soap for a minimum of 20 seconds.
 A hand hygiene station must be placed at the entrance of the
establishment for the customers. This can either be a hand washing sink
equip with liquid soap, running water or provide an alcohol based hand
sanitizer of 70%.
 Bartenders DO NOT have the option of replacing hand washing with
hand sanitizers. All Bartenders MUST frequently wash their hands under
running water using liquid soap for a minimum of 20 seconds.
 There MUST be a hand washing sink in the bar area. This sink MUST
NOT be used to wash glassware.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
CENTRAL BOARD OF HEALTH

Guidelines for Bars

Lounge Area/Modified Layout and Procedures
 Change bar layouts to ensure that all customers remain at least 6 feet
apart (e.g., marking tables and chairs that are not for use).
 Encourage outdoor seating area, if not limit capacity indoors
 Bars should provide tables and chairs 6ft apart and offer table service
 Customers must remain at tables instead of congregating around the bar
 Seats and tables must be cleaned and disinfected after each customer
 Barrier must be provided at the bar counters using plexiglass
 Bar stools must be removed
Signs and Messages
 Post signs throughout the bar (at the entrance, hallways, in the
restrooms) that promotes everyday protective measures such as
practicing physical distancing and proper hand hygiene.
Cleaning and Disinfection
 Frequently clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are touched
regularly, using your standard cleaning products. Owners can refer to
Central Board of Health Facebook Page for the list of approved
disinfectants.
 Clean frequently touched surfaces such as (door handles,
countertops/bars, tables, chairs, cash register, receipt trays, work
stations, sink handles, sinks, toilet handles, toilet, etc)
 Wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils, glassware and store them in a safe
area
 Consider using disposable food service items (e,g, cups) If disposable
items are not feasible or desirable, ensure that items are manually
washing, rinsed and sanitized, or in a dish washer
 Employees must wash their hands after handling used food service items
and money.

Guidelines for Bars

Ventilation
 There must be adequate ventilation. Keep the doors and windows open
Water Systems
 There should be potable running water throughout the facility. Have a
backup supply of water in the event the government supply is turned off
or no longer available.
Physical Barriers and Guards
 Physical barriers, such as sneeze guards and partitions, can be installed
particularly in areas where it is difficult for individuals to remain at least
6 feet apart. Barriers can be useful at the bar counter.
Games
 No dancing nor music- close contact activities
 No karaoke, dominoes, games night, etc
 Video arcade, ping pong, table tennis, parties or other interactive
activities are not allowed

Restrooms

 All bars MUST have a functioning restroom facility for their customers.
There must be pipe borne water and an emergency supply of water in the
event the government supply is turned or no longer available.
 Clean and disinfect ALL restroom surfaces including floors, sinks,
faucets toilet bowls and toilet handle. Mount toilet paper and paper
towel. Place lined trash can by the door. Remove anything that does not
have to be in the restrooms

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