As staffing shortages continue to plague the restaurant industry, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health worries a growing number of failing sanitation inspections could follow.
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio — The struggle continues for local restaurants trying to fill open staffing positions as many of them still trying to catch a break from the pandemic. Now, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health is concerned this could lead to a growing number of failed sanitation inspections and citations.
Mike Simens, owner of Mr. Chicken, says it’s been that way since the pandemic. He has about 120 employees stretched between his six Mr. Chicken locations, but like many other food spots, he says a 10 to 15% boost in hires would ease the burden of filling shifts and curb the CCBH’s concerns.When it comes to cleanliness, Simens says staff are trained to minimize the mess, and the process is more involved now, post-COVID. All his staff are ServSafe certified.
The restaurant design across the six family-owned locations certainly helps. From fiberglass walls, stainless steel appliances and walls sitting 6 inches off the ground, Simens says his restaurants are easy to keep clean when they’re properly staffed. He says keeping the lobby and bathrooms clean is sometimes a challenge in the evenings and has forced occasional service cuts.
According to the CCBH, five things are key for healthy eats and a passing inspection — having an approved food source, thorough food cooking, proper food storage and temperature, clean and sanitary facilities, and good personal hygiene and health among staff.
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