sneeze guard

Food service partition

A sneeze guard is a transparent plastic or glass barrier placed over food displays to protect against contamination from coughs, sneezes, and breath.

Common at salad bars, buffets, and deli counters: The health inspector noted the sneeze guard was cracked.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, sneeze guards appeared at checkout counters and reception desks.

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shield · droplets · plexiglass · plastic · acrylic · contamination · sanitary · protection · cafeteria · grocery store · hygiene · self-serve · serve yourself · snack bar · nosebag · cough · germs · barrier

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barrier type

sneeze guardlid

Removable container cover

cloche · cover

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G