FEDERAL PROGRAM: Free at-home COVID tests
The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19 tests, allowing people to order a maximum of four tests shipped directly to their household.
How does this work?
Most Americans with private insurance can buy home tests online or in stores and have them paid for at the time of purchase or get reimbursed by submitting a claim to their insurer. So make sure you save your receipts. The tests won't be subject to copays or deductibles.
Insurers may set up a network of preferred stores, pharmacies and online retailers where consumers can receive tests at no cost up front. People could still buy tests outside that network, but insurers would only have to reimburse up to $12 for each one.
Consumers should contact their insurers to find out if they provide direct coverage or if claims must be submitted.
Do I need a doctor's order or prescription?
No, you will not need to visit a doctor to get the free tests.
How many tests can I get?
Insurers must pay for up to eight tests per covered individual per month. So a family of four could get 32 tests each month, for instance. Order using this link.
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Visit Salt Lake's Job Portal
Our partners at Visit Salt Lake has put together a bigger and better JOB LISTING portal for Salt Lake County hospitality industry. Their reach and full time staff will make certain your jobs will be seen!
You do NOT have to be a member of Visit Salt Lake to post your needed positions (but it's always a good idea to be part of supporting VSL and all they do to boost our visitor economy!). SLARA's website will soon be pointing all our inquiries to their site. We encourage you to include your employment needs as soon as you can by visiting this link.
For more information on joining Visit Salt Lake as a member, email cchavez@visitsaltlake.com.
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VIOLATION WARNING!
In the last couple of months, we have seen an unusual upswing in DABC violations come up not seen in the past. We have asked our SLARA Advisory Board Member, Tanner Lenart, Utah attorney who specializes in alcohol law, to explain.
It’s not a name tag, it’s an ID badge – and you must wear one!
Utah Code Section 32B-5-301(8) states that “An employee of a retail licensee who sells, offers for sale, or furnishes an alcoholic product to a patron shall wear an identification badge.”
This is not just so your customers know their waiter’s name; instead, it’s a requirement by the state so that there is no question about who did it if anything bad happens. And it’s not just a violation if there’s a sale to a minor and the server is not wearing a badge – just not having it on is enough to trigger a minor violation.
The first violation is going to be merely a warning, but the second incurs a fine, and by the third time someone in your establishment is caught not wearing a badge, you are looking at up to a five-day suspension of your license. We have not seen this happen yet, but first violations for this minor issue, unassociated with anything else, are becoming increasingly common.
Beyond the mere fact that the badge must be worn, it has to be “above the waist, bearing the employee's first name, initials, or a unique number in letters or numbers not less than 3/8 inch high. The identification badge must be worn on the front portion of the employee's body.” Utah Administrative Rule 82-5-107(2). So, it does not have to be the server’s name, if she does not want it, but whatever is designated, you as the license holder have to “maintain a record of all employee badges assigned, which shall be available for inspection by any peace officer, or representative of the Department. The record shall include the employee's full name and address and a driver's license or similar identification number.”
There is no grace period for this, like there is for getting a new employee trained – as soon as the server is hired, they should be issued an ID badge and your list should be updated before they take to service.
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Commission Meeting Update
November / December 2021
December Violations:
19 violations this month
>(14) sale to a minor
>(1) "more than 2 A/B at a time" (there was a beer & two cocktails in front of a guest at the bar at given time.
>(1) Allowing A/B to be brought in a Temp Beer Permitee
>(1) Failure to follow control measures (as specified in above item)
>(2) No ID Badge
We have gotten reports of SBI covert visits to restaurants and bars multiple times in the same week, same establishment. Please make sure your staff is up-to-date on all protocols to ensure public safety.
NEW LICENSEES
BAR LICENSES (1 bar license held over to January meeting; 13 businesses currently on list; next population increase is Feb 2022)
Wasatch Loft & Tamp Room Bar, Park City (Winter Seasonal received in November)
FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT (48 still available)
Miyazaki, Murray
Tupelo, Park City
Big Dipper, Park City
Park City Brewing, Park City
Burrito Grande, Roy
Shinobi Sushi Bar & Grill, Salt Lake City
Olive Garden, Saratoga Springs
Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade, American Fork
Buon Appetito, Heber
Kona Grill, Herriman
Lee's Mongolian BBQ, Ogden
Thani Bowl Noodle House, Salt Lake City
Tin Roof Grill, Sandy
LIMITED SERVICE RESTAURANT (74 still available)
Pastry Pub, Cedar City
Peddlers Cafe & catering, Eden
Laan Thai Restaurant, Ogden
Umami Japanese BBQ, Orem
Pretty Bird, Park City
Publik Coffee, Salt Lake City
Little India, American Fork
Nawab's Indian Restaurant, Draper
Hill's Kitchen, Park City
Joey's, Provo
Soma at the Front, Salt Lake City
RESTAURANT "BEER ONLY" (No limit)
Level Two, Midvale
Mariscos Los Chinchorros, Murray
ON PREMISE BEER RECREATIONAL (No limit)
HOTEL (47 still available)
Deer Valley Resort, Park City
BANQUET CATERING (27 still available)
None
TAVERN (25 still available)
None
RECEPTION CENTER (2 still available)
Sugar Space, Salt Lake City
INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
Tall Hat Foods, Orem
MANUFACTURE DISTILLERY
Proverbial Spirits, Park City
LOCAL INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE
Riveredge Beverage Company, Park City
EDUCATIONAL
Cocktail Collective, Salt Lake City
PACKAGE AGENCY (34 still available)
Proverbial Spirits, Park City
Uinta Brewing, Salt Lake City
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IN PERSON SERVSAFE CLASSES:
January 22, 2022
English: Class Full
Spanish: Class Full
January 24, 2022
English: Class Full
Spanish: 9:30am
Recorded Video Class with proctored test: Available by appointment (click here)
UPCOMING SALT LAKE CITY LIVE CLASSES
Saturday, February 7, English (9am) or Spanish (9:30am) (click here to register)
Saturday, February 12 English (9am) or Spanish (9:30am) (click here to register)
**Full registration for class will include certified receipt. This may be presented to the health department and will avoid a violation for expired certification until obtained
Full class schedule (click here)
For more information on ServSafe classes, call 435-631-9942
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SLARA TEXT ALERTS: Update!
As our long-time members know, our text alerts (sent judiciously) are an important way for us to alert our member of important information that can not wait for an email.
We are updating our list to be sent out strictly to our paid members only, due to the cost of our texting service. Therefore, we are asking our members to please UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION by downloading the form here and giving us current information for you and your managers. Please mail to michele@slara.org.
If you are not a member and want to join, please download this form and email it to Michele@slara.org. We will add you to our list immediately and send an invoice.
Thank you!
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST
The Hardest Job to Fill, WSJ, December 4, 2021
(Hint: It's the restaurant assistant manager)
Help Really Wanted: No Degree, No Work Experience, No Background Check, WSJ, November 6, 2021
Restaurant Leaders Share Insight on Top Challenges, How to Succeed, FastCasual, (Courtesy of ResproFSP)
How do Dubai Hotels and Restaurants Deal with Difficult Customers? The National, January 15, 2022 (Courtesy of ResproFSP)
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