Lang
10/30/20
Another Iowa City restaurant faces charges that it violated the state’s COVID-19 safety regulations.
According to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, Players on Iowa Avenue failed to comply with the governor’s October 16th Proclamation of Disaster Emergency by: failing to ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone; failing to limit patrons from congregating together closer than six feet; failing to ensure that all patrons were seated at a table, booth or bar while consuming their beverages; and/or failing to implement reasonable measures for increased hygiene practices.
The alleged violations occurred on or around October 24th.
The hearing complaint can be viewed here. Players faces a civil penalty for their violations and has the right to a hearing.
Last Sunday and Monday Bo James on East Washington Street was closed after its license was suspended for two days for similar violations.