FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Guidance from the PA Department of Health

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol- based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. *Sanitizing does not eliminate the need for handwashing in foodservice
• Cover any coughs or sneezes with your elbow, not your hands.
• Clean surfaces frequently, such as countertops, light switches, cell phones, and other frequently touched areas
• Contain if you are sick, you should stay home until you are feeling better.

We recommend complete and thorough cleaning and sanitization throughout the day of any floors, shopping carts, hand baskets, counters, registers, scales, deli counters, shelves, high touch surfaces, etc. Please refer to the links below.

RESOURCES RELATED TO CORONAVIRUS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC)
• COVID-19 Resources for the Food Industry (The Acheson Group)
• Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resources (United Fresh Produce Association)
• Coronavirus Resources (Food Marketing Institute), includes: Preparedness Checklist; Coronavirus and Pandemic Preparedness for the Food Industry (includes recommendations for supporting consumers, associates, human resources, retail stores, distribution centers/transportation, product suppliers, and interacting with the media).

WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TO CLOSE MY RESTAURANT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. ARE THERE ANY HEALTH CODES OR REGULATIONS THAT I NEED TO BE AWARE OF WHEN I REOPEN?

A thorough cleaning and sanitizing and discarding out of date food.