Guidelines for Food Establishments

COVID-19: Guidelines for Food Establishments:

• Considerations for Restaurants and Bars (CDC) (09/09/2020)
• STAGE 2: PROTOCOLS FOR RESTAURANTS - REVISED (PDF) (05/06/2020)
  • Restaurant Dining Areas Reopening Plan (PDF) (04/30/2020)
    
    • COVID-19: Guidelines for Food Establishments Web page (04/30/2020)
    • Cleaning & Disinfection Basics for Staff (05/14/2020)

Dear Food Establishment Owner:

When Governor Little advances the State of Idaho to Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebounds Plan, food establishments and dining areas will be allowed to open. More information about the Idaho Rebounds Plan can be found at https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/.

Reopening your food establishment or dining area will require a plan to be developed and approved by Public Health (PH-INCD), to mitigate the risk of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Food establishments are encouraged to make their plans available to the public.

The Stage 2 Protocols for Restaurants and checklist (Restaurant Dining Areas Reopening Plan) for the plan can be downloaded at: https://www.idahopublichealth.com/district-2/novel-coronavirus

 

Only the checklist (Restaurant Dining Areas Reopening Plan) is required to be submitted to PH-INCD. The checklist must be completed, signed and dated and can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., mailed to 215 10^th Street, Lewiston ID 83501, or dropped off at any PH-INCD office.

If you are unable to access the documents online, call your local PH-INCD office to schedule a time to pick up the protocol and checklist. If you have any questions, please call 208-799-3100.

• Idaho Temporary Event Recommendations During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF) (06/12/2020)
• Food Industry Preparing for Sick Employees (PDF) (05/28/2020)
• Idaho Farmers Market Recommendations During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF) (05/15/2020)
• PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 Flyer (PDF)
• Recommendations for Retail Food Establishments (PDF)
• Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (FDA)
• Food Takeout and Delivery During a Public Health Emergency (LSU Ag Center)
• Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services (PDF)