The risk associated with COVID-19 has kept students and faculty at home for a month, but food trucks around Long Beach are still conducting business as usual.
Some food trucks are open frequently throughout the week and are very popular in the community.
Customers cannot monitor what goes on behind the truck windows constantly, as the responsibility for a sanitary work environment is at an all-time high for food cooks and servers.
In order to try California’s well-known spicy Mexican food, or its delicious bionicos with fresh strawberries and other assorted fruits, customers use proper etiquette while standing in line, waiting for orders and picking up food.
The government has ordered that people should wear a protective mask at all times when outdoors.
In addition, people should stand at a six feet distance from all individuals.
The greatest concern for businesses is that customers do not contaminate any surfaces.
COVID-19 has been a cognizant reminder for everyone to maintain good hygiene.
As people continue to eat at food trucks, they are helping fellow business owners stay in business.
The pandemic has hit small business owners the hardest as they are continuously seen as “non-essential” businesses.