According to 11 Alive Atlanta 2 Chainz’ Escobar Restaurant and Tapas Lounge (one of Atlanta’s go-to restaurants for the celebrity elite) has said that they will be reopening on Monday, after being closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Brian Kemp has said that restaurants and movie theaters are permitted to reopen with strict social distancing guidelines beginning Monday.
According to restaurant co-owner Mychel “Snoop” Dillard, the Castleberry Hill eatery, located at 327 Peters Street, SW, will be following the guidelines established by state officials, along with setting up other procedures to ensure safety.
“In addition to Governor’s guidelines, we will continue to come up with measures to protect our staff and patrons alike,” Dillard said. “This is a huge priority for us. This will be an ongoing thing.”
Among the safety precautions the restaurant will be practicing include:
- Dillard will be on-site daily.
- Infrared thermometers will be used for staff members when they clock in for work. If their temperatures are high, they will not be allowed to work.
- Each staff member will wear gloves at all times. Being seen without gloves will result in termination.
- Anyone showing signs of COVID-19 will be sent home and not be permitted to return to work until providing proof of a negative test.
- All cooks will wear masks. Failure to do so will result in termination.
- Patrons will be seated where they are able to practice social distancing.
- Messages will be posted stating that the restaurant reserves the right to refuse service to anyone displaying signs of COVID-19.
While many businesses are reopening on Friday and Monday in conjunction with plans established by the governor’s office, others have suggested that they want to wait — citing scientific data that indicates that the move by Kemp is too early.
