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New York Checklist of Required Signs for Restaurants and Bars - NYC Poster
The Checklist of Required Signs for Restaurants and Bars - NYC is a labor law posters poster by the New York Department Of Labor. This is an optional poster, so while it is recommended that you post this if it is relevant to your employees, you are not required to by the Department Of Labor.
This is an official poster provided by the NYC government, that provides a checklist of required signage for NYC restaurants and bars to adhere to.
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THROUGHOUT
CUSTOMER AREA
OUTSIDE
A
For All
No Smoking | NYC
Department of Health
Get online at on.nyc.gov/signnosmoking
• In every room and stairwell.
Must Wash Hands
| NYC Department of Health
Buy or make | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infohandwash
• Above all hand sinks, not above food or ware sinks.
• In language(s) of workers and customers.
Exit and Direction to Exit | NYC Building Code
Installed by contractor | Learn more at bit.ly/infoexitsigns
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Tags
| NYC Department of Fire
Get from contractor | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infoextinguishers
• On each unit showing date of last annual inspection.
For All
Certifcate of Occupancy | NYC Department of Buildings
Get from Dept. | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infoCertOccup
• Or else post Temporary Certifcate or Letter of No Objection.
• Not needed in your restaurant if posted elsewhere in building.
Food Service Establishment Permit | NYC
Department of Health
Apply at on.nyc.gov/infofsep
Choking First Aid | NYC Department of Health
Get online at on.nyc.gov/signfse
• In language(s) of workers and customers.
CPR Kit and Information | NYC Department of Health
Buy with kit | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infocpr
• Include 911, your kit’s location, and where to learn CPR.
Sales Tax Certifcate of Authority | NY State Dept. Taxation
Apply at on.nyc.gov/infotaxid
For Selling with Tax Included
Sales Tax Included
| NY State Deptartment of Taxation and Finance
Buy or Make | Learn more at bit.ly/infotaxincluded
• Required, for example, to sell bar drinks at a fat price.
For Seating 75+ Customers Indoors or 200+ Outdoors
Place of Assembly Certifcate of Operation and Permit
| NYC Departments of Building, Fire
Apply at on.nyc.gov/infopaco
Maximum Occupancy for Place of Assembly | NYC Dept. of
Buildings
Buy or make | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infomaxoccupancy
For Selling Alcohol
Liquor License | NY State Liquor Authority
Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infoliquorlicenses
Warning for Pregnant Women | NYC
Department of Health
Get online at on.nyc.gov/signfse
No Liquor Sold to Minors or Intoxicated Adults | NY State Liquor Auth.
Buy or make | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infodrinkminors
For Delivering by Bicycle
Bicycle Delivery Safety | NYC Department of Transportation G et online at on.nyc.gov/signbicycle
• In language(s) of workers and customers.
For Owning or Franchising 15 or More Locations
Calorie Counts for Menu Items | NYC Department of Health
Buy or make | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infocalorie
For All
Letter Grade | NYC Department of Health
Get from inspector | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infolettergrades
• In view of potential customers outside your establishment.
(Up to 5’ to one side of the door, 4’ to 6’ above the ground.)
Private Carter Decal | NYC Department of Sanitation
Get from carter| Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infowastehauler
• Inside window or on door facing out.
For Seating on Public Sidewalks
Sidewalk Café License | NYC
Department of Consumer Affairs
Apply at on.nyc.gov/licensesidewalkcaf é
• Inside window facing out.
• If you have not renewed your license since 2014, you also must
post a complaint sign. Get online at on.nyc.gov/signcomplaints.
Sidewalk Café Smoking Section | NYC
Department of Health
Buy or make | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/signoutsidesmoking
• Designate a section only as you wish and law allows.
REQUIRED SIGNS for
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Open
NYC Checklist for Use this checklist to help you post required signs and avoid fnes.
Learn more at nyc.gov/business.
http://on.nyc.gov/infolettergradeshttp://on.nyc.gov/licensesidewalkcafe
http://on.nyc.gov/signcomplaints
http://on.nyc.gov/signoutsidesmoking
http://on.nyc.gov/infoCertOccup
http://on.nyc.gov/infofsep http://on.nyc.gov/signfse
http://on.nyc.gov/infocpr
http://on.nyc.gov/infotaxid http://bit.ly/infotaxincluded http://on.nyc.gov/infopaco
http://on.nyc.gov/infomaxoccupancy
http://on.nyc.gov/infoliquorlicenses
http://on.nyc.gov/signfse
http://on.nyc.gov/infodrinkminors
http://on.nyc.gov/signbicycle
http://on.nyc.gov/infocalorie
http://on.nyc.gov/signnosmoking http://on.nyc.gov/infohandwash http://bit.ly/infoexitsigns
http://on.nyc.gov/infoextinguishers http://www.nyc.gov/business
http://www.nyc.gov/business
http://on.nyc.gov/foodsafetyvideos http://on.nyc.gov/infowastehauler
Updated April 2014. Give feedback: on.nyc.gov/checklistsurvey2
nyc.gov/business
thenycalliance.org
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WASTE AREAS
WORKER AREA
KITCHEN
For All
Minimum Wage
| NY State Department of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signNYlabor
Fair Labor Standards Act | US Department of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signfairlabor
Benefts and Hours | NY State Department of Labor
Buy or Make | Learn more at bit.ly/infobeneftsign
Wage Deductions | NY State Department of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signNYlabor
Tips and Taxation
| NY State Department of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signNYlabor
Unemployment Insurance | NY State Department of Labor
Get from insurer | Learn more at bit.ly/signNYlabor
Workers’ Compensation | NY State Department of Labor
Get from insurer | Learn more at bit.ly/signNYlabor
Occupational Safety | US Department of Labor
Get online at bit.ly/signOSHA
Right to Know Workplace Hazards | NY State Dept. Labor
Get online at bit.ly/signrighttoknow
Equal Opportunity | US Deptartment of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signequalopp
Pregnancy Rights | NYC Human Rights Cmsn.
G et online at on.nyc.gov/signpregnancy
Anti-Discrimination | NY State Department of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signNYlabor
Employment of Ex-Criminals | NY State (Law 23-A)
G et online at bit.ly/signNYlabor
Veterans Benefts | US Deptartment of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signveterans
Disability Benefts | US Department of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signdisability
Polygraph Protection Act Notice | US Department of Labor
G et online at bit.ly/signpolygraph
Employee Voting Leave
| NY State Board of Elections
G et online at bit.ly/signemployeevoting
For Employing Minors
Permitted Working Hours for Minors | NY State Dept. Labor
Buy or make | Learn more at bit.ly/infohireminors
• Create for each employed minor.
For Employing More than 50 People
Family Medical Leave Act | US Department of Labor
Get online at bit.ly/signfamilyleave
For All
Recycling Instructions | NYC
Department of Sanitation
Get online at on.nyc.gov/signrecycling
Private Carter Information and Schedule | NYC Business Integrity Commission
Get from waste contractor | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infowasterecycling
For All
Food Allergies | NYC Department of Health
G et online at on.nyc.gov/signfse
• In view of and in language(s) of all workers.
Fire Alarm Test Record | NYC Department of Fire
G et from Dept. | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infofresystem
For Large Refrigerators, Boilers, and HVAC units
Equipment Use Permits | NYC Depts. of Buildings, Fire
Apply online at on.nyc.gov/equipmentuse
• On each system and updated with inspection records.
For Range Hoods
Schematic of Hood and Ducts | NYC
Department of Fire
G et from contractor | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/inforangehoods
How to Clean Hoods and Ducts | NYC
Department of Fire
G et from contractor | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/inforangecare
Record of Cleaning Hoods and Ducts | NYC Department of Fire
G et from contractor | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/inforangecare
• On each system and updated every three months.
Record of Inspecting Hood and Duct | NYC
Department of Fire
G et from contractor | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/inforangecare
• On each system and updated every six months.
Exit and Direction to Exit | NYC Building Code
Installed by contractor | Learn more at bit.ly/infoexitsigns
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Tags
| NYC Department of Fire
Get from contractor | Learn more at on.nyc.gov/infoextinguishers
• On each unit showing date of last annual inspection.
http://on.nyc.gov/signfsehttp://on.nyc.gov/infofiresystem
http://on.nyc.gov/equipmentuse http://on.nyc.gov/inforangehoods
http://on.nyc.gov/inforangecare
http://bit.ly/signfairlabor
http://bit.ly/signNYlabor
http://bit.ly/signNYlabor
http://bit.ly/signNYlabor
http://bit.ly/signNYlabor http://bit.ly/signNYlabor
http://bit.ly/signNYlaborhttp://bit.ly/signNYlabor
http://bit.ly/signfamilyleavehttp://bit.ly/infohireminors
http://bit.ly/signemployeevoting
http://bit.ly/signpolygraph http://bit.ly/signdisability
http://bit.ly/signveterans
http://bit.ly/infobenefitsign
http://bit.ly/signOSHA http://bit.ly/signrighttoknow
http://bit.ly/signequalopp http://on.nyc.gov/signpregnancy
http://on.nyc.gov/infowasterecycling
http://on.nyc.gov/signrecycling
http://www.nyc.gov/business
http://www.nyc.gov/business
http://www.thenycalliance.org
http://www.nyc.gov/business
http://www.thenycalliance.orghttp://on.nyc.gov/checklistsurvey2
http://on.nyc.gov/inforangecare
http://on.nyc.gov/inforangecare
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