(Ankeny, IA) -- More bars are being investigated for violating the state's public disaster emergency proclamation. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages is scheduling hearings for five bars. Three are in central Iowa, one is in Eagle Grove, one is in Spirit Lake.

The bars are accused of failing to ensure at least six-feet distance between customers. The businesses risks fines, suspension or revocation of their license.

Hearing complaints have been filed on the following establishments:

Pour Bastards Pub in Newton On or about September 5, the licensee knowingly violated the Governor’s August 21 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency by: failing to ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone and by failing to ensure that all patrons had a seat at a table or bar.
Barefoot Bar in Spirit Lake On or about August 1, 3, 8 and 22, the licensee failed to comply with the Governor’s July 24 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency by: failing to ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone; failing to limit patrons from congregating together closer than six feet; and/or failing to implement reasonable measures for increased hygiene practices.
Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines On or about September 11, the licensee failed to comply with the Governor’s August 27 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency by: failing to ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone; failing to ensure that all customers who were served alcoholic beverages were also served food; failing to separate booths closer than six feet with a barrier of sufficient height to fully separate customers; failing to ensure all patrons had a seat at a table, booth or bar; failing to limit patrons from congregating together closer than six feet; failing to ensure that all patrons were seated at a table, booth or bar while consuming their food and beverages; and/or failing to implement reasonable measures for increased hygiene practices.
Latitude 41 in Polk City On or about August 28, the licensee, knowingly violated the Governor’s August 27 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency by: failing to ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone, failing to prepare and serve food to all customers and by failing to ensure that all patrons had a seat at a table or bar.
Jalapeno Bar & Grill in Eagle Grove On or about August 30, the licensee failed to comply with the Governor’s August 21 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency by: failing to ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone; and/or, failing to ensure that all patrons had a seat at a table or bar.

(Photo Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division)

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