Zeopole Supply Reopens With Strict Safety Measures In Place

BOLINGBROOK, IL — Zeopole Supply Co. in Bolingbrook has reopened its doors to customers as the state moves to Phase 4 of the governor's reopening plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. Located at 506 E. North Frontage Road, the store opened June 29 with regular hours from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on the weekdays and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Saturday.

According to a social media post, the store said keeping customers safe is a priority, all CDC recommended guidelines are being followed.

• All customers are encouraged to wear masks or facial coverings, wash/sanitize their hands before coming to the store, and — most importantly — stay at home if they are feeling sick.
• Sanitizer dispensers have been installed throughout the facility.
• Floor decals and signage has been placed to follow social distancing guidelines.
• A safety panel has been installed at the register.
• Touch-less dispensers have been installed in the restrooms.

Zepole Supply was established and founded in 1982 by Nicholas Thiakos, who already had over 25 years of food service experience, according to the company website. As a Greek immigrant at age 15, Thiakos did not know the American culture or language, but only hard work and determination to provide for his parents back in Greece.

Zepole began in the basement of an office building in Joliet, selling disposable paper products to restaurants. Soon enough, Thiakos started sourcing other products, like chemicals, janitorial supplies, and kitchen wares.

Today, it is a major player in the Chicagoland food service community. And as an important pillar in the Bolingbrook food industry, it is taking additional precautions with its employees during these uncertain times.

• All workers will have their temperature taken before entering the building
• All workers are required to have a face mask
• Workers will sanitize and disinfect shared services frequently.