Gangdong-gu Operates COVID-19 'Safe Restaurants'

Certification for Restaurants Complying with Dining Culture Improvement and Quarantine Rules... Apply by December

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) is designating and operating 'Safe Restaurants' where people can dine with peace of mind despite the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Safe Restaurants are dining establishments that improve the vulnerable dining culture in infection control and allow customers to eat in a hygienic and safe environment by adhering to daily quarantine rules.

Targeting general and rest food establishments, they must meet designation conditions such as ▲providing individual plates and serving utensils ▲hygienic management of spoons and chopsticks ▲staff wearing masks ▲regular ventilation and disinfection.

After on-site inspections, once designated as a Safe Restaurant, a Safe Restaurant certification will be posted at the establishment for residents to recognize, and incentives such as quarantine supplies will be provided.

Additionally, Safe Restaurants will be registered on the district website, Naver Maps, and T-map, contributing to store promotion and increased business sales.

As these are establishments certified by the district, continuous monitoring and on-site inspections will be conducted for thorough follow-up management of Safe Restaurants.

Those wishing to apply for Safe Restaurant designation can download the form from the district website, fill it out, and submit it by visiting, fax, or email to the Gangdong-gu Health Center's Health and Hygiene Division by December 30.

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, stated, "Concerns about dining out have increased due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Through the operation of Safe Restaurants, we hope to create a safe dining environment where residents can eat with confidence and help revitalize the dining industry struggling from decreased sales."

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