19 Ohio bars cited for COVID-19 Health Order Violations

From Thursday, January 7 to Sunday, January 10, The Ohio Investigative Unit charged 19 bars after they were observed violating COVID-19 health orders. No local bars were cited. The bars that were cited are listed below along with their charge.

Park Social Lounge in Cleveland received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Waterbury Coach House in Lakewood received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity as a result of a curfew violation, Wagner’s Roadhouse in Chillicothe received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity and insanitary conditions, Kepner’s Restaurant in Hudson received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Enzo’s in Steubenville received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, D Kay’s Bar and Grill in New Philadelphia received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Corner Bar in Parma Heights received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Sneaky Petes in Toledo received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Republix Cocktail Lounge in Euclid received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, B Stone Bar & Grill in Euclid received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Brooklands Bar in Akron received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Cebar’s Euclid Tavern in Euclid received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Basement Sports Bar in Northfield received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, Finny’s Sports Bar in Norton received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity, and Harry Buffalo in Painesville received a citation for improper conduct – disorderly activity.

All cases listed above will go before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission for potential penalties, including fines and/or the suspension or revocation of liquor permits.

Ankor Restaurant & Ultra Lounge in Cleveland and “a business property” on Prospect Avenue in Cleveland were both observed violating COVID-19 health orders. But both locations didn’t have a valid liquor permit. Criminal charges are now pending against for illegal sales.