Dear Sushihana Community,
If you ate inside Sushihana between 5:00 – 9:00 pm on any of these four nights — June 23, 25, 26, or 27 — please be aware that you may have been exposed to COVID-19. One of our employees who was working on these four nights has tested positive for COVID-19. Given our many safety precautions, it is unlikely that any guests were exposed to the virus, but in keeping with our commitment to transparency, we did want to make this information public. While HIPAA regulations prevent us from providing exact identifying information about the individual, we can provide the following information that will assist you in calculating your level of risk:
- The employee was wearing a face mask at all times when at Sushihana.
- The employee had no direct contact with any food or beverages.
- It is highly unlikely that any guest came within 6 feet of the individual for more than a very brief amount of time and certainly not for 15 minutes or more—which is a significant factor in the CDC guidelines.
- The employee has not been in the restaurant since Saturday, June 27.
As you know, we have strictly followed the CDC guidelines for businesses since the start of the pandemic, and we will continue to do so. This includes using EPA-approved sanitizing agents to continuously clean all contact surfaces. This week, (July 7 – 11) we also are taking two additional steps to ensure the ongoing safety of our guests and staff.
- On Wednesday morning all employees who interacted with the infected staff member will be tested for COVID-19, and if any of those employees turn out to have the virus, they will be quarantined for the recommended 14-day period.
- The dining room will be closed this week, and we only will be providing curbside service.
Please know that we will continue to do everything recommended by the CDC to ensure the health and safety of our guests and employees. And, if you have any questions or want to discuss this, please feel free to call Kimberly, our Operations Manager at 210.913.5627.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
