State Police Warn 77 Bars & Restaurants about COVID-19 Infractions, None in Bucks Co.

During a week long – July 6 to July 12-  enforcement period state police performed unannounced inspections  at 4,360 alcohol-restaurants serving alcoholic beverages and bars checking for compliance, state police said in a release Monday morning. 

Of those, 77 were given warnings, with none in Bucks County given warnings. 

Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Major Jeffrey Fisher said inspections and enforcement are intended to help keep employees and customers safe.

Inspections generally focus more heavily on areas with higher rates of virus transmission according to a spokesperson. 

Restaurants and bars in the state are required to enforce the wearing of masks for customers and employees, have  distances of at minimum six feet between tables or parties and enforce maximum indoor and outdoor occupancy restrictions. 

Our officers continue to ensure licensed liquor establishments are taking the necessary steps to keep their customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Fisher.