New York City restaurants determining when and how to reopen as the city and state relax business restrictions that were put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 face multiple challenges. This checklist provides a guide restaurants can use to plan for the resumption of business ― or expansion from offering takeout and delivery to in-restaurant dining ― in keeping with local, state and federal guidelines and public health standards. Click on the image at right or the link at the end of this alert to download and view the checklist.

Topics include:

• Reopening Your Restaurant
• Rehiring or Recalling Your Employees
• Accommodating Employees and Granting Requests for Leaves of Absence 
• Maintaining a Safe Environment for Employees and Guests
• Face Coverings, Gloves and Other Personal Protective Equipment 
• Cleaning Practices
• Temperature Checks and Reporting COVID-19 Symptoms
• Employee Hygiene
• Social Distancing, Restaurant Layout and Operational Changes
• Employee Health and Safety Concerns
• Reporting Requirements

Read the checklist.