SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department has declared a public health emergency and issued a health order to immediately bring into effect some restrictions for the food and beverage industry.
The following is an outline of the changes, as stated in a news release from the Health Department.
All retail and service-oriented businesses are required to implement social distancing measures and exclude symptomatic workers from working. Social distancing should include at least 6-feet between customers in the establishment. Workers symptomatic with respiratory illness or fever must not be in the business—no exceptions.
Specifics for the food and beverage industry:
- Food Service: Dine-in operations are prohibited; takeout, curbside, pickup, drive-thru, delivery (including by third-party services), and mobile food (trucks/carts) are allowed with some modifications.
- Food Delivery: Drop service only.
- Grocery Stores and Cafeterias: Eliminate seating areas as well as any other opportunity to congregate.
