Ristorante Gemelli Re-Opening Strategy
Service and Sanitation Standards
Overall Facility
Hand sanitizing stations are placed at every entrance and exit
Doors, high touch, or common surfaces are sanitized with disposable wipes or spray and
paper towels every 30 minutesKitchen surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with disposable wipes or spray and paper
towels every 30 minutesSocial distancing of 6 feet is practiced by all employees at each shift, when possible
Tables are separated by 6 feet and will capacity will be capped at 50%
Postings are placed strategically throughout the restaurant to educate Guests and staff
with the following information:
-How to properly wash your hands
-How to properly wear a face mask
-How to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Employees
Employees undergo a health screening by a Manager prior to the start of their shift
On passing the health screening, the employee washes his/her hands with soap and hot
water for 20 seconds, is provided gloves, and is provided a maskEmployees will change their gloves throughout the shift in accordance with FDA food
safety guidelinesManagers will ensure that employees wash their hands multiple times throughout the
shift for at least 20 secondsEmployees are encouraged to stay home when sick, wear masks, maintain social distance and practice good hygiene including washing hands more often.
Service
Tables and chairs are sanitized before and after every seating with disposable wipes or
sanitizer spray and paper towelsWe provide a single use menu upon request; we sanitize the laminated menus after every use. We pre-roll silverware while wearing PPP
Bartenders must use tongs to garnish drinks
Ongoing Education for Employees
As quickly as information and guidelines are changing, we must continue to train and educate our staff on a daily basis. Please note that Lessing’s commits to:
Appropriate staff members have the appropriate Food Handler’s Certificate, as well as OSHA certified
Managers/Chefs providing daily briefings regarding any updates or adjustments
Managers/Chefs ensuring proper use of protective equipment and all food safety
standards including
o Disposable gloves
o Face masks or coverings
o Cleaning tools, sanitizers, and disinfectants
Guests
Face masks or coverings are required upon entrance, walking through the restaurant, and after finishing the meal
Hand sanitizer is available for Guest use throughout the restaurant
All dining tables are 6 feet apart
Facility Layout
In addition to the procedures outlined above for staff and Guests, we will add the following steps to ensure a clean, healthy environment:
Tables will be spaced or seated to ensure six (6) feet distance between Guests
Kitchen will be reconfigured to maintain social distancing between employees
High traffic areas (restrooms, hallways, take out areas, etc) will be monitored to ensure
social distancing