Restaurant Kitchens
As you review and assess the current layout and procedures of your kitchen, keep in mind that every COVID-19 precaution you take to protect your employees also directly impacts your customers. Because of food safety requirements mandated by your state, your kitchen staff are probably already well trained for this situation. Our recommendations are designed to help you ensure the safety of your employees and customers.
Educate your team on health and hygiene protocols. |
Be transparent. A well-informed team is a safe team. Post reminders and messages in strategic areas for team members to see.
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Frequently disinfect your kitchen, especially high-touch areas.
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Preventing foodborne illness is in your restaurant's DNA. But COVID-19 is a novel virus that often requires us to take a different, more aggressive approach.
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Promote the use of facemasks. |
Kitchen staff should wear facemasks or coverings at all times, especially if physical distancing is difficult. Shouting in restaurant kitchens is not unusual, and studies show that loud talking can increase the amount of respiratory droplets expelled from the mouth.
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Use physical distancing and barriers where possible. |
Staying 6' apart is likely going to be the most challenging change to your kitchen.
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Encourage frequent, thorough handwashing. |
The message has been loud and clear to the public during this pandemic - wash hands or use hand sanitizer. But hand sanitizer is not an acceptable alternative in a restaurant kitchen and should only be used after hands have been properly washed and not while staff is handling food directly.
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Keep in mind that recommendations from your state authorities, the CDC, and OSHA continue to change as we learn more about COVID-19. Be sure to stay updated by signing up for email notifications.
Resources
Links to All U.S. States' COVID-19 webpages
OSHA Guidance on Returning to Work (PDF)
CDC Resuming Business Toolkit (PDF)
❏ Handwashing reminder signs |
❏ PPE organizers/holders |
Disposable Face Mask 50/pk
$24.95
Disposable Face Masks BFE>95% Disposable Designed for general public use (not intended for medical use) 3-Ply 50 / Pk Product DocumentationFace Mask Disposable Testing Certification
Bettershield Curved 3D Face Shield
$37.95
Uniquely Curved Face Shield Provides Optimal Facial Protection Designed to protect the entire face, including sides and bottom Distortion-free optics Fits comfortably over glasses and N95 masks Elastic headband helps...
Hinged Tabletop Partition
$55.95
The Barrier for Virtually Any Table or Counter Modular design helps safely separate seated personnel Flexible hinge makes the partition easy to set up on any table, regardless of shape...
Employee Care Kits
$55.25
100 Large Disposable Gloves 50 Personal Protection Masks 50 Adjustable Face Mask Straps Minimum 20 kits per customer This is not a medical device Price subject to market price change...
Universal Hand Sanitizer and Soap Dispenser
$88.00
Touch-Free Dispenser Holds Your Choice of Soap or Hand Sanitizer Touch-free design helps minimize the spread of germs Holds up to 1qt of hand sanitizer or soap Drip tray is...
Partition with Suction Cup Base and Cutaway Corner
$31.95
Suction-Cup Sneeze Guards Stay Firmly in Place Helps create a barrier between coworkers and employees and visitors Ideal for creating a barrier between desks, on countertops, or in front of...
Partition with Sign Holder
$44.95
Create a Barrier Between Employees and Customers Ideal for creating a protective barrier between coworkers and staff and visitors Place on desks or countertops Sign holder excellent for facility and...
OmniClean Spot EVS Cart
$458.95
Dual-Bucket Mop with Storage Areas and a Clip System Dual swivel handles and an adjustable height pole Space for a bottle so there's always a constant supply of fresh...
Protect Carts Against Contaminants
$292.95
Reusable to help save money and reduce waste Transparent for convenient visual access Velcro closure helps keep the cover securely in place on the cart Durable vinyl cleans is easy...
32oz PE Spray Bottle
$14.25
Easily Mix and Store Cleaning Solutions 32oz capacity Ideal for mixing and holding disinfectants Eye-catching red trigger Transparent for convenient content management
Havaclean Surface Disinfectant with Bleach, 5 gallon refill
$218.95
All-in-One Cleaner, Disinfectant, and Stain Remover Excellent for cleaning tough dirt, grease, and soap scum Safe for use on nearly all nonporous surfaces Clean, fresh scent 1 / EA
Bowman ABS Bulk Isolation Station with Hanger
$243.00
Bulk Isolation Station with Hanger Chemical- and stress-crack-resistant ABS is tough, dimensionally stable, and will hold up to long-term use. Designed to store disposable or reusable gowns, aprons, or coveralls/jumpsuits,...
Antimicrobial Infection Prevention Station
$339.00
PPE Station with Antimicrobial Protection Contains one mask box holder, three glove box holders, a gown holder, and two bulk dispensers Sign holder is ideal for displaying instructions for PPE...
Single-Sided Tabletop Frame
$11.95
Sleek Frame Ideal for Counters and Table Angled design makes the sign easy to read Ideal for health and hygiene reminders and instructions Black border helps draw attention to messaging...
Quick Change Messaging Frames
$36.95
Quick-Change Wall Frames for Hygiene Posters Innovative flip-open design makes it easy to exchange signs without removing the frame from the wall Ideal for posting hygiene reminders and instructions through...
Frost Framed Landscape Document Holder
$78.95
Sleek Landscape Document Holder Ideal for health and safety reminders Display 8.5" x 11" documents in horizontal position Designed for quick, convenient document interchange Frosted wave frames add a sleek...
Einstein-Themed Hand Hygiene Poster
$9.95
Einstein-Themed Hand Hygiene Poster Ideal for encouraging employees and customers to wash their hands Available in three sizes 1 / EA
Health and Hygiene Signs
$7.40
Helps encourage customers and staff to follow health and hygiene protocols Ideal for posting throughout your facility Vibrant colors and images are easy to spot 1 / EA
Coronavirus COVID-19 Poster
$34.80
Comprehensive COVID-19 Poster Educates on CDC InformationDesigned based on guidelines and information from the CDC, this poster functions as an all-in-one guide on coronavirus symptoms, what you need to know...