Nevada County Food Facility and Bar Facility Operators:
As some of you may have heard, the State announced that Nevada County has been moved to the “widespread tier”. This is the most restrictive tier in the state’s tiered framework. Widespread (purple) Tier modifications for Nevada County businesses begin Tuesday, November 17th. Nevada County businesses should modify their business operations according to the guidance published on the State’s COVID19.ca.gov website.What does this mean for restaurants?
· Restaurants can only be open for take-out and/or outdoor dining with modifications.
What does this mean for bars?
· Bars that don’t serve meals are closed.
· Bars that do serve meals can only be open for outdoor dining with modifications.
Examples of modifications include: Wearing masks, providing physical distancing of tables, implementing frequent and thorough handwashing amongst staff, putting in place disinfection procedures of common touch surfaces, ensuring staff are not working if they are sick and any other covid mitigation measures specific to your facilities.
Please see the following guidance for your industry:
Go through your current written site specific covid mitigation plans and make adjustments as necessary based on the following checklists:
For Nevada County Public Health information, please go to the following links:
There will be a community webinar today from 4pm to 5pm. Please go here to register.
Other requirements that may impact your businesses:
· Outdoor structures/tents must have at least 3 sides open, only one side can be enclosed. See page 15 of the attached Public Health FAQ
· Live performances and musical performances are not allowed at outdoor dining restaurants/bars at this time. See page 14 of the attached Public Health FAQ