Restaurant insurance applies to many types of hospitality businesses. This includes bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues, food trucks, and sit-down or carry-out food establishments. The legal responsibilities of restaurants carry a unique risk because you need to factor in food safety and liquor sales risks in addition to property protection. Here are some reasons to invest in restaurant insurance:
1. Kitchen Mishaps
Restaurant kitchens are often busy spaces with several processes taking place at once. Cooks, chefs, bussers, dishwashers, managers, and hosts usually work in close proximity throughout their shifts. Kitchen staff has one of the highest rates of injuries or illness of all occupations. Hazards include slips, falls, cuts, and burns. Kitchens also contain fire hazards from the many sources of equipment and cooking products. Safety training and well-working equipment are necessary for all establishments offering food service to the public. Even with proper training, kitchen mishaps remain possible at food establishments, and a restaurant insurance policy from Tabak Insurance can assist with a resulting personal injury or property damage.
2. Customer or Staff Injuries
Welcoming guests into your business means you are potentially liable for their safety while they’re on your premises. A customer slipping on a patch of ice that wasn’t cleared off the sidewalk can be compensated through an insurance policy. Workers’ compensation policies should cover staff injuries that occur while on the job, whereas a general liability policy could cover a customer’s injury while visiting. A liquor liability policy protects from potential issues caused by a customer drinking liquor at your site. Tabak Insurance offers coverage plans for many customer or staff injuries.
3. Business Interruptions and Closures
For closures and interruptions in service due to covered problems, an insurance policy can come to your aid to help pay for lost income. If the problem is severe enough that you have to temporarily relocate while repairs are being made, the policy may be able to assist in some of the moving costs as well. Mechanical breakdowns are sometimes the cause of a closure, and Tabak Insurance has policy options to cover the equipment repair or replacement as well as business interruption costs.
4. Food Poisoning or Food Spoilage
Food spoils for a variety of reasons. If these reasons are outside your control, such as a refrigerator breaking down overnight or a shipment issue, a policy can protect your expenses. Foodborne illnesses are also a potential problem at restaurants. Suppose your restaurant gets shut down by the Board of Health due to an outbreak. Insurance policies often cover the replacement of the contaminated food and the measures necessary to clean and prepare for reopening. If employees or customers fall ill, medical fees may be required. Tabak Insurance can provide a plan that will cover financial damages related to the affected restaurant.
5. Human Errors
Some policies protect against human errors due to negligence. Wait staff may recommend a dish without realizing it contains an ingredient the customer is unable to eat. If an allergic reaction occurs, the customer may hold your restaurant responsible. This situation can be covered under an errors and omissions insurance policy offered by Tabak Insurance. It also covers catering performance issues, improper cooking advice from a chef, or professional errors leading to insufficient results.
6. Robbery or Theft
Businesses are often targets for theft by someone on the outside or by an employee. Restaurants and bars tend to have a high turnover rate due to various reasons. Teenagers and students often work at restaurants as a first-time job before they move on to a different career. Frequent changes in staff can make it difficult to monitor the many transactions each day by staff members. Property insurance policies from Tabak Insurance can help recover lost income due to internal or external crime.
Factors That Affect Insurance Plans
Insurance policies in the hospitality industry are underwritten individually to match the specifics of a particular establishment. Many questions go into the process of providing a customized quote. The main factors that affect insurance plan costs and availability include:
- Location
- Size of business (square footage and employees)
- Property type
- Operating hours
- Alcohol sales
- Time in business
- Lease and rental factors
- Loss history
- Activities at establishment
- Coverage requirements
Because of the hospitality industry’s versatility, plans and options vary. Tabak Insurance looks into risk exposure to provide an insurance plan with the right coverage for your setup. Customizing a plan helps avoid potential financial losses and liabilities.
Restaurant Insurance Coverage for Your Needs
Protect your business with an insurance package that covers what you need. Tabak Insurance will work with your goals to make sure your plan provides coverage for a price that fits your budget. Restaurant insurance helps mitigate risks by protecting your business. You can get a quote by filling out our online insurance questionnaire or calling us with any questions.
