State health officials on Monday suspended the license of a Castle Rock restaurant that opened to large Mother’s Day crowds, a warning to other Colorado eateries that might also consider defying the statewide public health order that limits restaurants to take-out and delivery services.
No one was practicing social distancing inside the restaurant and very few people wore masks in photos and a video that circulated on social media.
The eatery remained open Monday afternoon despite the suspension and an order from the Tri-County Health Department to shut down.
Customers continued to dine there, with some saying they wanted to show support for the restaurant.
Health officials and the governor’s office did not immediately answer questions about how they will enforce the license suspension, the order to close, and the statewide mandate that restaurant workers wear masks when interacting with the public.
Those who violate the statewide public health order commit a misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to a year in jail.
Restaurants and bars in Colorado have been limited to take-out and delivery services since March 19 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. »
