Trust20 Certified Restaurants
Restaurants have invested a lot to ensure your dining experience is a safe one. Learn about our 20 cleaning and safety tactics and what you can do to play your part.
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Trust20 certified restaurants gain preferential access to supporting resources.
“For me to go to a restaurant, I need to see enough distance between tables, all people in the establishment–especially the servers–wearing masks, and all consumers who are not actively eating and drinking wearing masks.”
“I would like to be able to see 6ft of distance between the path I’m walking and where people are sitting as I go to my table. I need that for me to feel comfortable eating in the restaurant.”
“If I go to a restaurant and they tell me I need to wait an extra 5-10 minutes so they can clean, I’m more than happy to because that lets me know they are doing their part correctly.”
“The pub near my house I could tell wasn’t as clean or safe as other places. The woman behind the bar wasn’t wearing a mask. It felt they didn’t have a high level of safety in place. I personally wouldn’t go back there. If we see it in the front, I’m sure it is in the kitchen, too.”
“They were so proactive and not only being polite but explaining the safety precautions before we went to the table. I appreciated how clear and strict they were in their process.”
“I still get some anxiety going into restaurants. I wasn’t very comfortable because some folks in the restaurant we’re not wearing masks and in large groups.”
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Bakeries provide us with a meeting ground and sense of community.
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Jim Fields discusses the ins and outs of the certification process.
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Operators are looking at a “mass re-hiring” - what does that mean?
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Trust20 Certified Restaurants now have access to a contact tracing tool.
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Vaccines eligibility for restaurant workers is approaching.
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What does your future team look like?
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Plan for re-opening with these strategies.
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Read 5 tips for diners to date safely this weekend.
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Claudia Saric talks with Daniel Estrada, CEO of 86Repairs.
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Increase the frequency of your current diners and entice new guests.
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Did you miss Claudia Saric and Alison Fong, Co-Founder and Chef of Bon Me, discussing how they pivoted in 2020?
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The Boston food scene, like the New England, is known for an emphasis on seafood and dairy products. That doesn't mean that you won't find your fix for Italian or Mediterranean food - the diversity of options in Massachusetts has you covered no matter what you're looking to dine on for your next meal.
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There is one tried and true principle in food handler safety: keep hot food hot, and cold food cold.
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Explore Dallas and the excellent Mexican food, TexMex, steakhouses, Thai food, and more that the city has to offer.
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Innovation, digital marketing for restaurants, at home dining, and impeccable safety solutions are essential trends in 2021.
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The Trust20 Diner Pledge is a commitment to everyone's health and safety.
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Christmas is around the corner and the chaos of 2020 has left many of us wondering where this year went!
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With the holidays upon us, what better way to support our communities than by supporting a local restaurant by enjoying a meal for two - on Trust20! Tell us what your favorite restaurant is, and who you wish you could share a meal with, and be entered to win a $100 gift card from that restaurant. We’ll announce one lucky winner THIS Friday, Dec 18th.
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Hanukkah has long been known for large celebrations and menus full of delicious offerings. While many of us are not gathering in person with our loved ones, you can still celebrate the Festival of Lights with a proper feast. Here are some restaurants from around the country who are providing special take home menus for Hanukkah this year!
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The holidays are a wonderful time to bring friends and family together, and a great opportunity to support your local community. Here are 5 creative ways that you can support restaurants during this holiday season.
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Here are six considerations to think about if your restaurant isn't ready to re-open indoor dining yet.
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As 2020 continues on, restaurants across the country are rapidly adapting to deal with changing regulations and colder temperatures. It is obvious that diners want to support local businesses and keep their favorite restaurants alive! It is important for diners to carefully consider their options when deciding how to enjoy their dining experiences this winter.
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Learn from Trust20 Partner VLS about UV-C and how it can support your restaurant's health and safety efforts.
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Claudia Saric and Trust20 interviewed Ethanology Distillation owner, Nicholas Lefebre, on how their distillery is handling health and safety, and the creative ways their team is preparing for the winter months. Read more on how this innovative distillery is enticing customers to their space, all while keeping the safety of their staff and diners their #1 priority.
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Trust20 was born out of the desire to create clear standards for restaurant operators in an uncertain time with rapidly changing regulations. It was clear that many would-be customers were hesitating to return to dining in until it became clear that a restaurant prioritized creating a safe environment. We originally were positioned to help clear up confusion and streamline health and safety procedures, but Trust20 has evolved into much more than that.
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The holidays are bound to look a little (okay, a lot) different this year. Many people have put their travel plans on hold and are wondering how they will bring a festive energy to their homes. We may be celebrating Thanksgiving with much smaller circles this season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy an excellent meal with people we love.
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Alisha Cieslak, Chief Legal & Risk Officer of Gordon Food Service says, "Trust20 was born out of an idea that, in the absence of local, state or federal guidelines, diners will want reassurance that a restaurant is taking extraordinary care to reduce the risk of virus transmission."
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The COVID-19 pandemic has required an aggressive public health response to minimize transmission and prevent deaths. It is clear that the public health response has been successful in “flattening the curve” of new infections, even in the most heavily impacted cities.
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To reopen restaurants amidst COVID-19, it may seem that every process for cleaning and sanitation has to change. While this pandemic certainly affects behaviors and tactics in the restaurant, realistically you’re not starting from scratch.
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As dining rooms open up, a crucial part of the process is reevaluating what hospitality means for the restaurant industry. Consumer interest in dining out is slowly starting to ramp up, but safety is still top of mind for many diners. Now is the time to look at what hospitality means in your restaurant, and how you can deliver great experiences for your guests while emphasizing safety.
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As the foodservice industry sets the bar higher to enhance health and safety protocols, we as consumers must also be doing our part to be considerate and model diners. Read the five steps that you can take in order to be a five-star guest at a restaurant.
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On July 31, 2020, Trust20 interviewed Lyle Richardson, Chief Operating Officer of A. Marshall Hospitality Group, a Trust20 participating partner, in Tennessee to talk about how their restaurants have pivoted during the COVID-19 crisis.
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A positive COVID-19 case or exposure in your restaurant can be a scary prospect and it may occur even while implementing proper safety and sanitation protocols. Don’t wait for a positive test to think about how your restaurant will respond. Trust20 is helping you plan ahead with these five methods to approach the appropriate response plan for your restaurant.
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Three ideas to keep your restaurant running smoothly in uncertain times.
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Ultimately a safe environment is a two-way street where everyone involved respects the new social contracts that have developed in response to COVID. You can follow all of the CDC’s guidelines and procedures in the restaurant, but if your staff aren’t following the CDC’s recommended social distancing guidelines in their personal life, they can put your restaurant at risk.
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Employees in the hospitality industry are accustomed to working in close proximity to each other and teams develop close-knit, personal relationships. As a restaurant operator, your business runs best when each employee feels supported and the team is working smoothly together. An element of keeping ...
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Most of us were left at home or sheltering-in-place at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop singles in their quest for love. In fact, in March 2020, online dating saw a huge spike in user activity when cities across the USA began shutting down. Apps like Bumble recorded a near 25% increase in sent ...
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Trust20, Gordon Food Service and General Mills partner to support a higher standard of cleaning and safety in the foodservice industry
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On July 31, 2020, Trust20 interviewed Lyle Richardson, Chief Operating Officer of A. Marshall Hospitality Group, a Trust20 participating partner, in Tennessee to talk about how their restaurants have pivoted during the COVID-19 crisis.
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In 2020, the Autumnal Equinox falls on September 22 and bids summer goodbye. Many people will celebrate the season of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, and digging out a favorite oversized sweater. However, restaurant owners may be more hesitant to celebrate the change of season, particularly if their businesses are located in a city known for dramatic weather. Let’s face it: winter IS coming.
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Dining out at restaurants has provided a bit of normalcy to the crazy world we are living in. We may have become accustomed to cooking for ourselves at home, but there’s nothing quite like visiting your favorite restaurant and getting some comfort food.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States is from September 15th to October 15th, which serves to honor and highlight U.S. Latinx culture and history. As many of us know, a huge part of the evolution of the United States food scene has been the influence of Latin American gastronomy.
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The hospitality industry has persevered through incredible challenges this year and the bulk of the credit can be attributed to the restaurant owners who have poured their hearts into their businesses. Operators have read and implemented all the health and safety protocols, fully stocked (and hoarded) paper towels and...
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How do you dine and dash? In today's restaurant industry, it looks a lot different.
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Trust20 has written a lot about what restaurants can do to protect their employees and patrons. These considerations and protective measures are essential to creating healthy communities, however, in order for these efforts to be successful, diners must also participate wholeheartedly.
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Check out some innovative and festive restaurants decorations and safety solutions.
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Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are often used interchangeably, but there are big differences.
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Halloween certainly won’t look the same in 2020 even though we’re all wearing masks already. The Trust20 team has collected ...
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Restaurants have been weathering incredible challenges throughout 2020 and now that dine in service is becoming available across the country, businesses must...
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Dining out seems like the best excuse to change out of your sweatpants and escape the house for a little bit.
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