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Ensure Your Parking Lot Is Safe for Outdoor Dining

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As a result, the industry is seeing a tenfold increase in outdoor seating compared to this time last year. For operators that don’t already have an existing space designated for outdoor dining, this is a challenge. Auditing Lots for Damage and Quickly Conducting Repairs. Adjusting Signage to Control Traffic.

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Keep Your Outdoor Dining Space Compliant for Guest Safety

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Restaurants and bars continue to creatively serve their customers in outdoor spaces amid concerns about the ongoing pandemic, and many are in the process of re-opening makeshift patios as weather warms. Auditing Your Outdoor Dining Space Before Permit Request. Navigating ADA Compliance in Outdoor Spaces.

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Seven Questions Restaurants Should be Asking About Insurance Coverage

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Some other coverages that would be beneficial are spoilage coverage, outdoor property, and contamination coverage. Specifically, you will want to ensure your liquor liability, general liability, and umbrella policies are in place and ready to protect you if problems arise in your outdoor dining area.

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Outdated Health and Safety Checks Are Holding QSRs Back

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More than 90 percent of Americans say that it’s vital for a restaurant to be visibly clean while dining indoors, outdoors or when ordering takeout. By modernizing employee task management, quick service restaurants (QSRs) can streamline routine health and safety audits.

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11 Tips for Restaurants to Get Back to Business

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This may include line cooks standing six feet away from each other, tables moved to proper social distances, diners sitting outdoors only, use of disposable menus and placemats, and/or servers wearing masks. This includes quality management software and auditing apps. Don’t Let Employees Work When Sick. No exceptions!

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Tips to Maximize Safety and Mitigate Risks During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

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Now is the time to implement self-audits and assessments to ensure compliance around safety and quality initiatives. Set up outdoor, socially distanced waiting areas. Switch from Manual to Digital Systems. Limit Crowds. If feasible, put up a tent or other covering to protect guests during inclement weather.

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

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What are changes regarding pet dogs in outdoor dining spots? The new Food Code allows customers to bring pets into outdoor dining areas where pet dogs are otherwise allowed. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens. Dog lovers, rejoice! A few key points.

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