Police Issue 6 Warnings To Pittsburgh Establishments During COVID-19 Compliance Checks
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - State police handed out six warnings and one notice of violation after visiting Pittsburgh-area businesses to make sure they're following COVID-19 restrictions.
Across the state from Monday through Thursday, State Police Liquor Control Enforcement officers visited 872 licensed liquor establishments, issuing 20 notices of violation and 28 warnings.
The unannounced compliance checks make sure businesses are following the coronavirus mitigation efforts, like mask-wearing, social distancing and limited occupancy.
Police with the Pittsburgh enforcement office visited 162 businesses and issued six warnings and one notice of violation.
After easing the gathering limits and lifting the out-of-state travel restrictions last week, Gov. Wolf said the state is considering loosening restrictions on restaurants and bars.
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.
A notice of violation comes before an administrative citation, police say, and is meant to let establishments know what violations were found. State police say violators may face an administrative citation, 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.