Five Northeast Ohio bars cited for violating coronavirus health orders – cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio Five Northeast Ohio bars four in Cuyahoga County and one in Summit County were cited Saturday for violating the orders put in place by the Ohio Department of Health in order to try and curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

None of the bars have previously been cited by the Ohio Investigative Unit. Here are the establishments cited Saturday, in alphabetical order by city, according to a news release from the OIU:

Papa Dons Pub, Akron

Papa Dons Pub, on East Market Street near Interstate 76, was cited about 8:50 p.m. Saturday. OIU agents went to the bar and saw more than 50 patrons packed inside, with no social distancing measures in place. Every seat at the bar was occupied, and people were standing shoulder-to-shoulder, an OIU news release says. The bar received a citation for improper conduct disorderly activity.

Backstage Bar, Cleveland

Backstage Bar, on Lorain Avenue in Clevelands Kamms Corners neighborhood, was cited about 10:40 p.m. Saturday. OIU agents cited the bar for improper conduct disorderly activity after they observed numerous patrons still inside drinking alcohol, with bartenders still serving drinks. Gov. Mike DeWine put a cut-off on alcohol sales at 10 p.m. over the summer.

In the Drink, Fairview Park

In the Drink, a bar on Lorain Road near Fairview Parks border with Cleveland, was cited about 10:25 p.m. Saturday for improper conduct disorderly activity. Patrons were still inside and drinking alcohol past the 10 p.m. cut-off.

Riverwood Caf, Lakewood

Riverwood Caf, on Detroit Road on the west end of Lakewood, received a citation for improper conduct disorderly activity about 9:15 p.m. Saturday. Agents cited the bar after observing about 100 patrons inside, standing shoulder-to-shoulder while the bar was packed. There were no social distancing measures or physical barriers in place.

Shadows Bar & Grill, Parma Heights

Shadows Bar & Grill, on West 130th Street near the intersection with Pearl Road, was cited about 8:15 p.m. for improper conduct disorderly activity. OIU agents were joined by Parma Heights police in their investigation. Authorities saw about 100 patrons at the establishment, with many closely congregating. There were some safety precautions in place, but the social distancing measures or physical barriers to separate groups were not.

These administrative cases will be heard by the Ohio Liquor Control Commission for possible penalties, including fines or the suspension or revocation of liquor permits, according to the OIU. You can find cases that have been heard by the liquor control commission and their findings here.

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