State Police Hand Down 4 Notices Of Violation, 6 Warnings To Pittsburgh-Area Restaurants Over COVID-19 Orders
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - During coronavirus compliance checks, state police issued four notices of violation and six warnings to Pittsburgh-area licensed liquor establishments.
Liquor control enforcement officers visited 340 licensed establishments across the state Monday through Thursday to make sure coronavirus orders are being followed. They issued five notices of violation and 51 warnings.
The Pittsburgh state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office issued four notices of violation and six warnings between Nov. 9-12 after visiting 84 licensed businesses.
The unannounced compliance checks make sure all customers are wearing masks when entering, exiting or moving through the restaurant or bar and that employees wear masks at all times.
They're also checking to make sure there are 6 feet or physical barriers between customers at tables or booths as well as ensuring maximum capacity limits are posted and enforced.
Police say these checks could happen anywhere in the state, but are being focused in areas experiencing higher COVID-19 transmission rates.
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Police say a notice of violation comes before an administrative citation and is meant to let establishments know what violations were found.
Bars and restaurants issued a notice of violation won't be named since they're under investigation. Each Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office releases details on citations at the end of the month.
State police say violators may face administrative citations, and continued violations put an establishment's liquor license at risk.
If you want to complain about a licensed establishment not following coronavirus mandates, you can call 1-800-932-0602 or submit a complaint online.