Food Industry
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Grocery stores/farmers markets, etc.: Yes. Grocery stores, certified farmers’ markets, farm and produce stands, supermarkets, food banks, convenience stores, and similar food retail establishments are encouraged to remain open to provide food and pet supplies to the public. When visiting these establishments, please help retailers maintain six feet minimum distance between patrons, including by providing ample space while shopping and waiting in line.
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Restaurants, food trucks, etc.: Restaurants, cafes, food trucks, and similar establishments may remain open to supply meals to the public via delivery and carryout. You can also purchase prepared foods at grocery stores, supermarkets, certified farmers’ markets, convenience stores, and other such food retailers. |
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Restaurant Suppliers: Businesses that supply food goods and prepared meals to grocery stores and other food retailers are essential and may continue operating. |
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Workplace Cafeterias: The cafeteria can operate like other food facilities. It can serve food to the remaining employees, so long as the employees take the food away and do not eat it in the cafeteria. The cafeteria must strictly follow the social distancing requirements in the Order.
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You may keep your liquor store open if it also sells a significant amount of products like food, and household cleaning and personal hygiene items.
Last Updated 04/08/2020 - 15:23The cafeteria can operate like other food facilities. It can serve food to the remaining employees, so long as the employees take the food away and do not eat it in the cafeteria. The cafeteria must strictly follow the social distancing requirements in the Order.
Last Updated 04/08/2020 - 14:48No. Hospital cafeterias fall within the exemption for healthcare facilities and may remain open. Hospital cafeterias must be structured to ensure six-foot minimum distancing between non-related individuals picking up food from or eating in the facility. Hospital cafeterias should increase cleaning and sanitization to minimize risk of exposure and follow other Social Distancing Requirements specified in the Order to the maximum extent feasible. Cafeterias in all other facilities must follow the requirements in the Order – specifically, food can be carried out or delivered, but cannot be eaten in the cafeteria.
Last Updated 04/08/2020 - 12:45Restaurants and food facilities should focus on food delivery and takeout while maximizing social distancing for those who are inside their restaurant. Marin County Environmental Health Services offers guidance for food facilities. If your facility is offering take-out or delivery options, you should follow EHS's Food Safety for Food Delivery and Pick-up guidance. Consult Environmental Health Service's website for additional updates as the Shelter In Place order continues.
Last Updated 04/10/2020 - 23:20Yes, but only to pick up food. You cannot dine, eat, or drink in or around the facility. These facilities can also deliver.
Last Updated 04/10/2020 - 22:40