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4 Ohio bars cited for violating state COVID-19 health regulations

In total, nine businesses were cited over the weekend.
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OHIO, USA — The Ohio Investigative Unit cited four Ohio businesses Saturday for violating state guidelines put in place to help reduce the spread of the Coronavirus.

As part of the unit's efforts to enforce the rules, officials visited several liquor permitted establishments, citing nine businesses in total over the span of the weekend. Of the businesses cited, four are located in Northeast Ohio. 

On Saturday,the following violations were observed by agents. 

Poor Michael’s Bar, Springfield Township, Hamilton County, received an administrative citation for limitation on hours for sales and on-premises consumption. After receiving a complaint, agents visited the establish around 11 p.m.and witnesses customers buying and consuming alcohol in various forms. Agents were also able to purchase beverages for themselves. 

David Shelton, known as Elite, Columbus, received an administrative citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity. Agents visited establishment while working with the Columbus Board of Health. Agents observed numerous violations including, groups of people standing and drinking; employees not wearing facial coverings; and a large, unmasked crowd four-people deep pressed against a stage where a concert was being held.

Mama Jojos LLC, known as Dahlia Nightclub, Columbus, received an administrative citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity. Agents visited the establishment and observed groups of patrons congregating and standing while drinking; employees not wearing facial coverings; and unmasked patrons dancing with no social distancing measures in place.

AYA West LLC, known as Jed’s on Campus, Toledo, received an administrative citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity. Agents visited the establishment and observed patrons standing in large groups throughout the premises with no measures in place to enforce social distancing. Some employees and staff were observed not wearing facial coverings.

All four cases will go before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission can face penalties, including fines and/or the suspension or revocation of liquor permits.

“We all need to continue to work together by following the precautions put in place to make these establishments safe and compliant,” said OIU Enforcement Commander Eric Wolf. “We continue to follow up on complaints to ensure liquor-permitted establishments maintain compliance and enforcement action is taken when egregious violations are observed so everyone can enjoy a healthy experience.

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