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

In DC, you can register for public and private space outdoor patios by clicking here.

In Virginia, you can register for a temporary permit for the use of private space, or learn more about use of public and private outdoor spaces in these jurisdictions below:

Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church, City of Fairfax, Prince William County

Loudoun County, Town of Vienna

In Fairfax the ordinance does not require a permit or registration for private space, but it must be worked out with the private property owner. An operator does not need to get a permit if they are currently approved to operate by right. The ordinance states that you can expand to a parking lot as long as you have the permission of the property owner. For situations where people want to erect a tent, that will require fire marshal approval. Click here for the ordinance.

VENDORS OFFERING SUPPLIES

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.

REOPENING BEST PRACTICES/TOOLKITS/GUIDELINES

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