Last updated on July 27th, 2020 at 06:27 pm

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to closely monitor the news as it comes in.
We are committed to solving Covid-19 compliance challenges. By providing our Clients with information and tools they need to tackle food safety, cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation, we assist them in developing and implementing the protocols necessary to ensure the safety of their guests and their team.  
As we go forward, we will continue to keep this page updated with information, rules, and guidelines to help restaurants and food service operators prepare for and navigate through our “new normal”.  
NYC restaurants join Il Bacco’s lawsuit against Gov. Cuomo claiming indoor dining ban violates constitutional rights.

Restaurants Sue NYC Over Indoor Dining Ban That Just Won’t End

Over 300 restaurants have joined a class-action lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court in Manhattan, suing Gov. Andre Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and...
NYC inspectors will resume modified restaurant and bar health department inspections

NYC Department of Health Resumes Inspections

NYC Health Inspectors are officially back to perform a “modified" version of restaurant and bar inspections. Inspectors will mainly check for...
NYC's Checklist for Open Restaurants in Outdoor Dining Program includes Covid-19 compliance,violations, fines and other requirements

NYC’s Open Restaurants Program “What to Expect When You’re Inspected Checklist”

NYC’s Open Restaurant Program was designed to help establishments expand outdoor seating options and help generate revenue. With almost 9,000...
Gov. Cuomo announced NYC restaurants & bars offering outdoor dining must serve "substantial" food to serve alcohol

New Regulations for NYC Bars & Restaurants Serving Alcohol

Governor Cuomo's Executive Order announcing new food requirements accompanying the sale of alcohol, caused lots of confusion. Mainly, the Order wasn’t...
NYC Restaurants Phase 2 Outdoor Dining

NYC Phase 2 Outdoor Dining is Officially Here

It's Official, NYC  will enter Phase 2 on Monday June 22nd, which means outdoor dining is officially here. Restaurants and food service establishments...

Phase 3 Indoor Dining Requirements Released

New York Released Phase 3 Indoor/Outdoor Dining and Re-opening Requirements for Restaurants and Food Service Employers and Employees Here are some of...
Interim Guidance for Outdoor and Take-Out/Delivery Food ServicesDuring The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Interim Guidance for Outdoor and Take-Out/Delivery Food Services During The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

The following guidance applies to all restaurants and food service establishments, including food trucks, and other food concessions. Purpose This...
New NYC Legislation

New NYC Legislation Would Pause Restaurant Evictions for a Full Year

A set of new bills proposed by NY City Council on Wednesday addressed passing legislation that would help NYC residents and businesses facing...
Food Safety and Hygiene Protocols For NYC Restaurant Operators Providing Takeout & Delivery During Mandatory Shutdown Caused by Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Takeout and Delivery Guide For Restaurants In The Next Phase

On March 16th local governments ordered a shutdown of all in-room dining at restaurants and bars to stop the spread of COVID-19, the silver lining:...
Covid-19 Information, Tips, and Resources to assist Restaurants and Food Service Operators Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus

Coronavirus Prevention Resources For Restaurants

To say the U.S. restaurant industry will be drastically affected by the outbreak of coronavirus is an understatement. In the wake of the local and...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) enacted into Law to assist employees impacted by Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)

UPDATE: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Employer Paid Leave Requirements

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or ACT) was enacted into law to assist employees impacted by Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19).   ...
NYC Mandatory Restaurant and Bar Shutdown - Allowing Take Out and Delivery Only For Restaurants and Approving Alcohol Delivery

UPDATE: NYC BAR & RESTAURANT SHUTDOWN

Governor Andrew Cuomo's Announcement - NYC Bar and Restaurant Mandatory Shutdown • Originally scheduled for 9am Tuesday, timeline for restaurant/bar...
Mayor De Blasio executive order limits NYC Restaurants & Bars Stopping Spread of Covid-19

Update: Mayor DeBlasio Mandates NYC Restaurants and Bars Shutdown

Mayor Bill DeBlasio plans to sign an executive order limiting all NYC restaurants and bars, to take out and delivery ONLY, effective 9:00 am Tuesday...
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information, Protocols, Prevention Measures and Compliance with NYC Department of Health for NYC Restaurants and Foodservice Industry

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION, PREVENTION, & RESOURCES FOR NYC RESTAURANTS

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in humans and many different species of animals. First detected in Wuhan, China, the virus...