According to the decree of the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod, to fully operate a food service only in the third stage of restrictions. And before him, according to daily statistics of diseases is still far. Restaurants may only take away and delivery. Now, however, they are allowed to serve the guests on the summer terrace, the installation of which is allowed at the beginning of June. The city administration has simplified the approval procedure: if last year’s project, the verandah has not undergone significant changes, it is enough to submit an electronic application.
the owners of the restaurant business, managers of catering companies and chefs have published an open letter to the head of the region.
“At present we are on the verge of ruin and bankruptcy. Our troubles began on 16 March, exactly three months ago, after the decree, which has limited planting in our schools to 30 percent. With this day attendance institutions fell two or more times. March 28, our restaurants have closed completely. Some companies have started to work for delivery and pickup, but it is only allowed to pay wages employed in this process (usually two shifts of three people) and partially cover utility payments. Shipping in the majority of cases (with the exception of restaurants, which have specialized on this) made it impossible to fully pay the rent, communal, salary to all the staff and especially to make a profit,” – said in the letter.
In Nizhny Novgorod, there are more than 1,000 places of public catering, which employs about 30 thousand people. The appeal has collected more than 1,200 signatures. It, in particular, supported the business Ombudsman Nizhny Novgorod region, Pavel SOLODKY. “Many restaurants are unable to receive support in the form of subsidies to salaries and payment of utility bills, because they have a license to sell alcohol. We see that in Moscow and Moscow region on which we focused in the introduction of restrictive measures in connection with the coronavirus, today opened summer terraces and restaurants have begun to work, albeit not at full strength, but this is a step to returning to normal life,” he wrote on his page on Facebook.
the Regional authorities reacted very quickly. After a couple of days the Governor has made to decree changes to allow for to start working not only on the summer terrace but indoors. Conditions several. The first is to connect to the video Analytics system that controls the execution of sanitary-epidemiological requirements (previously did the beauty, who wished to resume work). Second, the occupancy of the premises shall not exceed 30 percent of the total number of seats. At the same table can be no more than four people.
– Not expected nikak sensitive fines or other sanctions, maximum – short suspension of work till elimination of violations. Others will be able to work outdoors and to wait for the next stages of the removal of restrictions, – said Gleb Nikitin.
the Head of the Federation of restaurateurs and hoteliers of Nizhny Novgorod Alexander kotyusov thanked the authorities for a quick response to treatment. “This is a real help for all public catering enterprises in the region. This is an opportunity for us all to start a normal life and get out of isolation,” he wrote.
In the Kirov region of the summer café was allowed to work from June 16, but the requirements as stipulated in the relevant resolution, proved tougher than the Federal CPS. In particular, at the table – no more than two people (unless members of the same family), the ban on banquets, receptions and buffets.
But the greatest indignation of the business called “weekly testing for coronavirus employees serving visitors engaged in food preparation and delivery, and the mandatory use of disposable tableware, Cutlery, and menus”. As stated, the entrepreneurs, the mere testing of employees will cost the institution an average of about 10 thousand rubles per person per month.
According to the Deputy of legislative Assembly of the Kirov region, and along with the head of a network of establishments Pavel Dorofeyev, such limitations are unacceptable. Or because the company pays contributions to the social insurance, may these costs would be borne by HIF. And “hang” the responsibility of employers or employees in such a difficult period correctly.
Even the existing limitations – distance between tables, the maximum number of seats – has already reduced the profitability several times, he says. It is not clear and how many people can be at the same table. For example, how to determine family came to visit us or not? We are not the police and cannot demand their documents.
surprised Many and the transition to disposable tableware. Restaurateurs just can’t imagine that customers who are accustomed to a certain level of service, will have a fine selection of disposable plates, plastic forks and drink expensive wine from the same Cup.
According to them, set the conditions that make the opening of the summer playgrounds unprofitable. Some just called it profanity. Since the authorities seems to be technically allowed to open a cafe, but really it’s pointless.
to the surprise of many, the regional authorities reacted promptly this time, removing from the decision of two of the most odious points. Tests for coronavirus for employees of public catering of the required steel recommended. And the use of plastic utensils is necessary in cases where the headDenia no dishwasher.
According to the owner of cafe Julia Dolgoarshinnyh, the abolition of these restrictions – definitely a huge plus:
– unfortunately, I have “annuals” no, so I’m really looking forward to the opening of just catering. We have always complied with the requirements of CPS and are willing to do so, only would have been allowed to work! .
Yuri Popov, Chairman of the Association support the development of public catering of Nizhni Novgorod region “it Is!”:
a restaurant has the right to use only 30 percent of the floor space, a rental fee is charged for all. Solution – go to a percentage of turnover. But this requires the good will of the lessor. If this does not happen, the restaurant will be forced to close down. I think that the visitors will go on the summer veranda. The problem is that after a short euphoria will start closing. I know that many people in Moscow open for the summer, and then closed. Installing patios is costly. To bring the materials to put together the catwalks, hang awnings, they must comply with fire regulations, is a serious waste, for many are prohibitive. The industry could help a whole range of measures. Permission to fire employees. The staff put on the stock exchange with a loss of wages. To cancel utility costs, give benefits loans vacation rental. But this is a serious cost that the state is unlikely. The worst thing is that people ran from the profession in couriers, sellers, builders. Forecasts now to give is meaningless.
