--- title: "Operating During COVID: Move Condiments Behind the Bar" description: Prioritize public safely by removing condiments from your cafe's condiments bar. 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Here are some best practices for providing a safe and healthy in-shop experience. [Joe Success Team](https://blog.joe.coffee/success/author/joe-success-team) Apr 7, 2020 --- *This blog is a part of the series [9 tips for pick-up only service](https://blog.joe.coffee/7-steps-for-pickup-only-service-coffee-shop). This article centers around prioritizing public health in your cafe by moving condiments behind your espresso bar. * ## Move condiments behind the bar for a healthy customer experience Taking the extra precaution in your shop to keep things sparkling clean will keep your baristas healthy and encourage customers to come back for more. To further prevent the spread of germs, we recommend removing common items and surfaces that customers frequently touch in shop, like your condiments. Instead, **hold them behind the bar for baristas to serve customers as needed**. Place a sign on your condiments bar to notify guests, like joe partner **Segue Coffee.**   ![Screen Shot 2020-04-06 at 8.38.34 PM](https://blog.joe.coffee/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-04-06%20at%208.38.34%20PM.png?width=843&name=Screen%20Shot%202020-04-06%20at%208.38.34%20PM.png) Here are the most common items found on a cafe's condiment bar that can easily be held and served by your barista. ## Move these items - **Cream options** - baristas can easily top off drip coffees or americanos for your customers - **Sweeteners** - sugar packets and honey can be added to any drink upon request - **Lids **- prevent customers from grabbing the wrong sized lid and putting it back - **Straws** - for added protection, temporarily switch to straws wrapped in paper - **Stir sticks ** - **Silverware** - if you don't have individually wrapped silverware, take a couple minutes each morning, or prior to close, and wrap silverware in a napkin with a rubber band Service may take a bit longer, but every preventative step taken makes a big difference for long term public health.    The safest way to serve your customers is to go contact-free with mobile ordering. To get started with joe and be accepting orders in as early as 24 hours, email us at [success@joe.coffee](mailto:success@joe.coffee).   ## Similar posts ### [The value of providing curbside service](https://blog.joe.coffee/success/provide-curbside-service) Provide the safest customer interaction with curbside pick-up. Read on for tips and a partner showcasing the process. Joe Success Team Apr 7, 2020 ### [Operating During COVID: Create a Buffer Zone](https://blog.joe.coffee/success/create-a-buffer-zone) COVID-19 best practices to keep customers and baristas safe. Joe Success Team Apr 6, 2020 ### [Operating During COVID: 5 reasons to go mobile only](https://blog.joe.coffee/success/5-reasons-to-go-mobile-only) 5 reasons your shop should go mobile only to accept orders and payment. Joe Success Team Apr 7, 2020 **Let's build coffee** and community together. Sign up today to get the inside scoop on all things independent coffee. 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