This is how Houston-area officials are enforcing restaurant and bar capacity guidelines
HOUSTON โ The complaint came in through a call to 3-1-1, an information line for the City of Houston. The complaint generated a visit from the Fire Marshalโs COVID-19 response team โ Senior Investigator Rodriguez and Inspector Gomez โ who entered the restaurant on a fact-finding mission. โThe way sheโs got it set up โ the managerโs got it set up โ itโs the way everybody should have it,โ Gomez said. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Wednesday that the likelihood of city resources being allocated to such enforcement was low. The mayor continued by saying COVID-19 health guidelines for bars and restaurants are set by the state.
Police: Man told to wear mask shoots Denver Waffle House cook
DENVER โ A man is accused of shooting and wounding a Waffle House employee in suburban Denver the night after being asked to wear a face covering inside the restaurant, authorities said. According to an arrest affidavit, employees told investigators Watson came to the restaurant shortly after midnight Thursday, and a waitress told him he needed to wear a mask to be served. Watson allegedly returned with a mask that he was not wearing and was again told he could not be served. Watson is accused of shooting the cook in the chest or abdomen outside of the restaurant as the cook ran to get away. โWe are deeply saddened and regret that this senseless act of violence occurred,โ Waffle House spokesperson Njeri Boss said.