What are some good practices for food businesses, including restaurants and grocery stores?
- If you are not already on a delivery platform, consider joining one or advertising phone orders on your social media channels.
- Offer contact-less delivery. If you or your customers prefer, you can offer to leave food just outside their doors instead of waiting for them to open the door for you.
- Follow NYC Health Code requirements for food preparation to prevent foodborne illness. No additional food protection protocols are required for COVID-19.
- Do not make deliveries if you are sick. You should be at home if you are sick.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before and after each delivery.
- Practice social distancing, keeping 6 feet between you and others.
- Ask customer before delivering food whether the food can be left at the door or with a doorman, if there is one.
- In buildings with elevators, only get into a car where you can maintain a safe distance from others. Otherwise, wait for the next elevator. If possible, take the stairs.
- If you do interact with a customer, remember to wash hands or use hand sanitizer after every transaction.