DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. — Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said city code enforcement will be monitoring businesses in Duval County to make sure they are complying with the state’s Phase 2 reopening guidelines.
If restaurants and restaurant bars are found NOT following the 50% capacity rule, owners could lose liquor/food license.
RELATED: Here’s what’s included in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ phase 2 of reopening the state
Coronavirus pandemic: Click here for updates
Curry said in a virtual news conference on Wednesday that a task force of city code enforcement employees was created to monitor bars and restaurants.
“Effective immediately City Code enforcement will be monitoring businesses throughout Duval County to be sure they are following State order guidelines.”
Those who are not in compliance face the risk of losing their liquor or food license.
Those businesses will be reported to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The DBPR can revoke or suspend licenses immediately.
Action News Jax told you several beach bars closed for cleaning after customers and staff tested positive in mid-June.
Curry said he is willing to work with businesses who are trying to keep their capacity numbers within the guidelines.
WATCH MAYOR CURRY’S FULL REMARKS FROM WEDNESDAY BELOW:
© 2020 Cox Media Group
