Requirements for food establishments.

Food Establishment Operator:

Today, May 18, 2021, Pierce County moved to Phase 3 of Healthy Washington-Roadmap to Recovery Plan.

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

Indoor dining limitations include:

• Capacity limited to 50%.
• Table size limited to a maximum of 10 people with no household restrictions.
• Tables must be located to maintain at least 6 feet between seated customers. 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 at Eating And Drinking Establishment COVID-19 Requirements.

Open Air and Outdoor Seating Requirements are unchanged from 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. We encourage curbside pick-up.

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.

If you haven’t used the water in your building, see reminders for safe building re-openings after COVID-19 closures for additional information.

COVID-19 vaccine. 

Everyone 12 years old and up are eligible for COVID-19 vaccine. It’s simple, safe and always free. Learn more about the different paths to vaccination and find your appointment 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.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Pierce County communities healthy.

Questions? Email food@tpchd.org, or call (253) 649-1417.