Phase 3 Requirements for Food Establishments

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department sent this bulletin at 03/22/2021 02:43 PM PDT

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Phase 3 Requirements for Food Establishments.

Food Establishment Operator:

We are in Phase 3 of reopening of the Gov. Inslee’s Health Washington—Roadmap to Recovery.

Under Phase 3, food establishments may sell food and beverages for takeout, delivery, outdoor dining or limited indoor dining.

Indoor dining limitations :

  • Limited to 50% capacity.
  • Table size is limited to a maximum of 10 people with no household restrictions.
  • Tables must be located to maintain at least 6 feet between seated customers at different tables. This includes food courts.
  • Alcohol service, delivery and consumption must stop at 12 a.m. Food service may continue past 12 a.m.
  • View more information on COVID-19 requirements for restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries on the Eating And Drinking Establishment COVID-19 Requirements.

Open Air and Outdoor Seating Requirements remain this same as Phases 1 and 2. Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board offers additional information on open air seating options.

Retail stores, like grocery and convenience stores are limited to 50% of capacity. Curbside pick-up is encouraged.

Establishments that serve alcohol to only 21 and over with no food must remain closed.

All eating and drinking establishments can refer to Department of Health Guidance for Food Workers & Food Establishments.

Starting March 31, food workers are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine. It’s always free for everyone. Learn more about the different paths to vaccination. Learn more and find appointments at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture.

If you need help finding or registering for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, our call center can help! Reach them at (253) 649-1412, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 7 days a week.

Questions? Contact food@tpchd.org.