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ReOpening
Reopening requires two sets of guidelines. First, the government mandated guidelines we are working with regional leaders on and will share with you soon. Second are the operational guidelines and recommendations for ensuring your teams are prepared, that your finances are in order as much as they can be, that your physical restaurant and inventory are ready, and that you have communication plans in place to train staff on protocol and to let your customers know what you are doing, to name a few things. Some of our industry partners have shared resources, toolkits, and checklists to help you consider what you may need to do in all of these areas.
Registering for public and private space use
DC Resources
- If you already hold a permit for outdoor dining, you can begin service, but are requested to still register to notify DDOT and ABRA of service. Register here.
- If you are interested in expanding to public or private space you complete Phase One Registration using this link for both public and private space use. (I know we are no longer in Phase One but the registration is still referred to as “Phase One Registration”.)
- For additional seating of private space, you only need to show an agreement to use the space and complete Phase One Registration.
- For additional seating on public space, within 5 days you must submit the Temporary Sidewalk Table Service permit to DDOT through TOPS by clicking here.
- If you don't already have a TOPS account with DDOT you will need to create one to apply for the public space permit.
- Click here for more information from DDOT and ABRA about registering for outdoor dining.
Maryland Resources
- Prince George’s County - https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3503/Temporary-Restaurant-Outdoor-...
- Montgomery County
- Outdoor Dining - https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/reopening/requirements/foodse...
- Shared Streets - https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT/sharedstreets/
Virginia Resources
- Northern Virginia - https://www.abc.virginia.gov/covid-19/licensee-resources
- Arlington County - https://building.arlingtonva.us/permits/tosa/
- City of Alexandria - https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/planning/20200522ExpandOutdoo...
- Fairfax County
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/sites/health/files/assets/documents...
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/sites/boardofsupervisor...
- If you plan to use a tent that is larger than 900 square feet, you must apply for a Temporary Tent Permit through the Fairfax County Fire Marshal’s Office.
- Fairfax County Health Department: 703-246-2201
- Fairfax County Fire Marshal: 703-246-4860
- Vienna
- Restaurants and other businesses interested in conducting outdoor commercial activity must submit a permit application. If you have not yet registered in the Town's online application system, please created an account first by clicking on the yellow Register button in the top left corner of the page.
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To complete the application for a Temporary Outdoor Commercial Activity Permit, follow the steps below or for step-by-step instructions, check out this "How To" guide
VENDORS OFFERING SUPPLIES
Patio Heater Vendors - October 22, 2020
Service Offerings for Restaurants from EMR - July 27, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Restaurants - May 20, 2020
Electric Motor Repair ‘Restaurant Ramp-Up’ - Offer to inspect and restart cooking/refrigeration equipment for $25 per piece now through the end of June.
DC Resource Guide
ABRA Rules for Phase Two - June 19, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Phase 1 Guidance for Restaurants - May 27, 2020
DC ReOpening Situational Update; Mayor Bowser's Order - May 13, 2020
DC Restaurants and Food Retailers ReOpening Recommendations - May 21, 2020
Mayor's Order Phase One of Washington, DC Reopening - May 27, 2020
Phase Two Guidance Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for Restaurants - June 15, 2020
ReOpen DC Recommendations to the Mayor - May 21, 2020
MD Resource guide
Continued Declaration of a Local State of Emergency for Prince George's Co. - May 14, 2020
Montgomery Co. COVID-19 Stay at Home Order in Effect Until Local Conditions Improve - May 14, 2020
Maryland Executive Order - June 10, 2020
Maryland ReOpening Order - May 13, 2020
Maryland ReOpening Guidelines - May 13, 2020
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Announces Phase 2 Reopening Date - June 15, 2020
Prince George's County Modified Phase Two ReOpening - June 11, 2020
ReOpening Montgomery County: Phase 1 Restaurants Checklist - June 1, 2020
VA Resource guide
Executive Order 63 - May 26, 2020
Forward Virginia ReOpening Guidance - May 20, 2020
Virginia ReOpening Executive Order - May 15, 2020
Virginia Safer at Home: Phase Two Guidelines - June 2, 2020
Virginia Safer at Home: Phase Three Guidelines - June 23, 2020
REOPENING BEST PRACTICES/TOOLKITS/GUIDELINES
COVID-19 Safe Operating Guidance - October 21, 2020
CDC Restaurant Re-opening Guide - May 15, 2020
Ecolab COVID-19 Foodservice Operations Resource Libraries - These resources are a combination of CDC and WHO guidelines and Ecolab expertise.
FoodPRO: Operator Insights for Reopening Checklist - April 29, 2020
James Beard Foundation: Building a Path to ReOpening - April 22, 2020
National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Reopening Guidance - May 22, 2020
OpenTable ReOpening Insights - April 23, 2020
ReOpening Updates in DC, MD, VA - May 13, 2020
Rosslyn BID "Ready for Reentry" Program - To access these resources, click HERE if you are in Rosslyn or click HERE if you are located outside of Rosslyn.
Safety First: Serving Food and Protecting People During Covid-19 - May 21, 2020
ServSafe Before You Come to Work Hygiene Poster - May 26, 2020
ServSafe Cleaning vs. Sanitizing - May 26, 2020
ServSafe Hand Washing 101 Infographics - May 26, 2020
ServSafe ReOpening Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions - OnDemand video
Streetsense: Pandemic Relaunch Toolkit for Restaurants and Bars - April 24, 2020
