IC restaurant among 6 businesses statewide cited by Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for COVID-19 violations

Lang
9/23/20

An Iowa City restaurant is among six businesses statewide cited for COVID-19 violations by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.

According to a news release from the division, on or about August 28th Bo-James on East Washington Street failed to comply with Governor Kim Reynolds’ August 27th 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 ensure that all customers who were served alcoholic beverages were also served food; and/or failing to ensure that all patrons were seated at a table, booth or bar while consuming their food and beverages.

Other businesses cited include Cube Ultra Lounge in Council Bluffs, Xcaret Club and Lounge in West Des Moines, Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines, Knights of Pythias – Furgerson Lodge #5 in Waterloo and Edo’s Sports Bar in Waterloo.

Each licensee faces a civil penalty for their violations and has the right to appeal.

Hearing complaints can be viewed at https://abd.iowa.gov/alcohol/regulation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery