-Followup Inspection
-Covid 19 safety plan has still not been developed. Order has not been rescinded.
-You must develop and implement a covid 19 safety plan. Refer to the resources below to develop a covid 19 safety plan. Protocols and procedures must be in place to prevent the transmission of covid 19 in your premises. These must be documented in the covid 19 safety plan and be reflected in your premises.
1)https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates/health-and-safety/health-checks
2)https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-nightclubs-food-drink.pdf?bcgovtm=20200506_GCPE_AM_COVID_9_NOTIFICATION_BCGOV_BCGOV_EN_BC__NOTIFICATION
3) https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-pho-order-workplace-safety.pdf
You may provide food or drink services, subject to the conditions which follow.
1. Patrons must be able to maintain a distance of two metres from other patrons unless they are separated by physical barriers.
2. If patrons remain on the premises, other than tasting rooms with a liquor manufacturer licence, after being served or serving themselves, there must be sufficient seating for them, whether at tables, booths or counters, and patrons must be seated.
3. In licensed premises, other than cafeterias, private clubs or tasting rooms with a liquor manufacturer licence, patrons must be assigned to a table, booth or counter and shown to their seats. Patrons must stay in the seat assigned to them and must not move from table to table.
4. Liquor may only be served to patrons who are seated, other than in cafeterias, private clubs or tasting rooms with a liquor manufacturer licence.
5. Patrons must remain seated in all premises, other than cafeterias, private clubs or tasting rooms with a liquor manufacturer’s licence, except to use a self- serve food or non-alcoholic drink station, use washroom facilities or leave the premises.
6. There must be a sufficient number of staff at premises, other than cafeterias, private clubs or tasting rooms with a liquor manufacturer’s licence, to ensure that patrons remain seated.
7. There must be a sufficient number of staff at premises, other than cafeterias, private clubs or tasting rooms with a liquor manufacturer’s licence, to ensure that patrons do not congregate in areas of the premises.
8. Patrons who are not in the same party must be seated two metres apart from one another, unless they are separated by a physical barrier.
9. There must be no more than six patrons seated at a table or booth, even if they belong to the same party.
10. There must be a distance of two metres between the backs of the seats of patrons seated at adjacent tables or booths, even if members of the same party are seated at adjacent tables or booths, unless the adjacent tables or booths are separated by physical barriers.
11. There must be two metres between patrons seated at a counter, unless the patrons are in the same party or they are separated by physical barriers.
12. If a party of patrons is seated at a counter, there must be no more than six members of the party seated less than two metres apart from one another, unless they are separated by a
physical barrier from other members of the party who are seated adjacent to them at the counter.
13. If there is a self-serve food or non-alcoholic drink station on the premises, a. hand washing facilities or alcohol-based sanitizers must be within easy reach of the station;
b. signs reminding patrons to wash or sanitize their hands before touching self-serve food, drink or other items, and to maintain a two metre distance from other patrons, must be posted at the self-serve station; and
c. high touch surfaces at the station, and utensils that are used for self- serve, must be frequently cleaned and sanitized.
14. You must determine the maximum number of patrons who can be accommodated safely on your premises, taking into consideration the requirements set out in the sections above and must document this maximum number in your safety plan.
15. You must monitor the number of patrons present on your premises and ensure that the number present does not exceed the maximum number in your safety plan.
16. You must take steps to prevent the congregation of patrons outside your premises, such as by taking reservations and requesting patrons to remain in their cars or elsewhere until notified by telephone or an App that there is seating available for them on the premises.
17. You must assess your premises for places where patrons may congregate and take steps to avoid congregation.
18. You must use physical devices, install markers or use other methods to guide and assist patrons in maintaining a distance of two metres from other patrons if they are not seated.
19. You must monitor your premises and remind patrons to maintain a distance of two metres from one another.
20. If there are physical barriers between tables or booths or seats at a counter, the tops and bottoms of the physical barriers must be positioned so that the physical barriers block the transmission of droplets produced by breathing, talking, coughing or sneezing between patrons who are seated at adjacent tables, booths or seats at a counter.
21. Dance floors must be closed with physical barriers or occupied with tables.
22. Patrons must not sing, engage in Karaoke or dance on the premises.
23. Jam and open mic sessions must not be held on premises.
24. Background music and any other background sounds, such as from televisions or other electronic sound producing devices, must be no louder than the volume of normal conversation.
25. If background music is provided by a live performer or performers or a disc jockey, a physical barrier must be installed between the performers or disc jockey and the patrons which blocks the transmission of droplets produced by performers or disc jockey, or there must be at least a three metre separation between performers and patrons.
26. Liquor sales for onsite consumption must cease by 10:00 pm.
27. If liquor is served a. the obligations under sections 61 (2) of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act must be complied with,
b. the directives and guidance provided by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to ensure that patrons do not over order, overconsume or binge drink must be followed, and
c. the authority under section 61 (3) of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act must be exercised when appropriate. (see Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch website)
28. Unless a full meal service is provided, premises which are licensed to serve liquor must close by 11:00 pm and all patrons must vacate the premises. If a full meal service is provided, premises may stay open, but liquor service must not resume until 9:00 am.
29. Liquor must not be consumed on premises by any person, including patrons, owners, operators or staff after 11:00 pm.
30. If, in the ordinary course of business, you collect information from patrons for the purpose of making reservations or seating patrons, a. you must collect the first and last name and telephone number, or email address, of at least one member of every party of patrons, and you may collect this information from other members of a party or from other patrons who wish to provide it; and
b. you must retain this information for thirty days, in case there is a need for contact tracing on the part of the medical health officer, in which case you must provide the information to the medical health officer
31. The Gatherings and Events Order applies to the holding of events on your premises. |