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Governor Doug Ducey last month lifted all Covid-19 restrictions on restaurants, bars and other businesses. But that doesn鈥檛 mean that dining and drinking establishments are taking off their masks and packing in crowds. 

Far from it, said the president and CEO of the (ARA), Steve Chucri.

鈥淩estaurants across Arizona have done an incredible job at implementing mitigation measures, protecting patrons and staff, and remaining flexible,鈥� Chucri said. 鈥淥ur restaurants know what to do and they鈥檙e first priority is keeping employees and diners safe.鈥�

Federal guidelines also require employers take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, he said.

To discourage bad players, the association is working to educate operators about federal health and safety guidelines, help get hospitality employees vaccinated, and assist employers with obtaining grants and aid to help pay for supplies like personal protective equipment. 

Under federal guidelines, employer鈥檚 duty to prevent spread of COVID-19

Governor Ducey鈥檚 order lifted restaurant specific requirements such as social distancing and buffet prohibitions. It also eliminated mask mandates. 

Employers, however, should be aware of their obligation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Chucri said. Under the act’s guidelines, employers must protect employees from COVID-19 hazards at the workplace. That includes providing masks, social distancing, and enhanced sanitation protocols. 

OSHA also recently updated its guidance on COVID-19 and is in the process of developing additional standards for employers. Before revising a mask policy for employees or customers, operators should consider the OSHA guidelines, Chucri said. 

鈥淲hile we do not have specific examples of how OSHA will enforce these provisions in restaurants, we do know that the restaurant industry is high on the agency鈥檚 priority list.鈥� 

Before making any changes, Chucri recommends that operators review the OSHA guidance document: .

Encouraging Arizonans to get out of the kitchen

With more than 4 million Arizonans having received at least one dose of vaccine, business is picking up at bars and restaurants statewide. The association, chambers of commerce and restaurant owners are encouraging  Arizonans to get out of the kitchen and head to their favorite restaurant or night spot, even if just for takeout. 

鈥淢ost edible time of the year鈥� 鈥� Spring Restaurant Week

One way to start is to dine in or take out during 2021 Spring Restaurant Week Friday May 21 to Sunday May 30. This annual statewide event takes diners on a taste tour. Eateries offer a prix-fixe dinner menu for $33 or $44 per person or per couple. 

Restaurants already on board this year are Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, T. Cook鈥檚 at Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Citizen Public House and The Gladly, and more. There are also West Valley restaurants, like Litchfield鈥檚 and Red鈥檚 Bar and Grill at The Wigwam, plus Urban Margarita and Arrowhead Grill. Other participants include Buck &Rider and Pedal Haus Brewery, according to the , a sponsor of the event. Currently, restaurants can still sign . For diners, a list of participating restaurants and menus will be posted soon at .