Many restaurants are relying on carry out to stay alive during COVID-19, and it’s often the only way customers can enjoy their favorite meals. It’s important to protect yourself from the coronavirus any time you venture outside, and there are key safety tips to practice when ordering out. Below are a few you should follow to stay healthy.

How Should You Order Food During COVID-19?

1. Use Curbside Pickup

Most restaurants are offering minimal-contact curbside pickup services, so take advantage of them. Employees will bring your food out and either pass it through your window or leave it next to your car for you to pick up. This method drastically reduces your exposure to individuals who may have COVID-19.

2. Pay With Credit 

There’s no way to know who has touched the cash that’s passed around from consumers to restaurants. There’s always a chance that the coronavirus is lingering on dollar bills, so use your credit cards instead. You can easily sterilize them once you head home.

3. Wash Your Hands 

Even with no contact, you’ll still want to wash your hands per CDC guidelines when you get home. Scrub your hands with soap and wash them under hot water for at least 20 seconds. You can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer on the way home, but you should still wash your hands when you arrive.

4. Throw Out Containers

There’s no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread on food containers, but it’s better to be safe. Empty food onto plates or into clean Tupperware® and throw out the restaurant containers and plastic cutlery. You should then wash your hands again before eating.

If you're in the mood for carry out, contact Coulee Golf Bowl. This Onalaska, WI, restaurant offers delicious food alongside its popular golf course. You can begin to explore their menu on their website or call (608) 781-1111 to place an order. Connect on Facebook to receive news on updates and openings during COVID-19.