COVID-19 Policy

Joseph's by the Sea
Covid-19 Policy


Covid 19 Response General Guidelines

  • Require employees to wear cloth face masks and to practice good hand hygiene, cover coughs and sneezes and avoid touch their eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Frequent hand washing for at least 20 seconds is required for all employees working on food production.
  • Ensure employees stay 6 feet apart whenever practical.
  • Avoid crowding at restaurant entrance and maintain physical distancing in any waiting line.
  • All cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting shall be to a safe level as recognized by the CDC utilizing disinfectants approved by the EPA.
  • Require all sick employees to stay home until safe to return.
  • Follow established protocols for dealing with a guest or employee who reports symptoms of or tests positive for COVID-19.


Customer Area Practices

  • Regularly sanitize all frequently touched objects in public areas and log each occurrence. (door handles, tables, chairs, bar, bar stools, restroom facilities, etc.).
  • Menus should be laminated or plastic covered and sanitized after each use, or single use paper.
  • Offer single serve units for condiments, cutlery, napkins, etc.
  • Arrange seating in accordance with CDC guidelines for safe social distancing.
  • Use disposable napkins Staff-Only Areas
  • Regularly sanitize all high contact objects and log each occurrence
  • Provide hand sanitation units and tissues in all back of house and staff change areas.
  • Limit sharing of handheld equipment, phones, desks, workstations, and other tools and equipment between employees to the extent possible.


Updated: June 1, 2020.


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