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LuckyStar
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Reporting businesses?
Does anyone know if you can report businesses who don't follow the mask rule? I was just in the bagel store and the workers had their masks down around their mouths (their noses were exposed) and they were touching their faces with their gloves and then touching the food.
They also had a sign up that customers must wear masks and none of the other customers had masks on.
I only see a link to email the county about large gatherings. Not sure this fits, but I'd rather report to the state anyway.
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BargainMama
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Reporting businesses?
I wouldn't waste your time. They will just continue on anyway. I imagine its uncomfy to wear a mask all day, I always see workers everywhere with the mask under their nose. The bagel store me is nasty, too. They take the money and make the food with the same gloves on. I threw my food away and won't ever go back there.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:22 AM |
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pjt212301
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Reporting businesses?
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:22 AM |
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Why report them? Just don’t shop there or put a bad review somewhere.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:26 AM |
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valentinesbaby
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Re: Reporting businesses?
If this is your normal place that you absolutely love, maybe talk to a manager if you are comfortable with that. If it is someplace you would not go back to, I would just do that.
Honestly I can't imagine what workers did before this with food too and now (not you but in general) people are freaking out that they are not wearing gloves or not changing gloves. Why did they never speak up before?
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:28 AM |
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Katareen
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:35 AM |
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seaside
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Re: Reporting businesses?
In the midst of a lethal pandemic, what you're describing is criminal. I don't know how to report it, but if you find out, can you let the rest of us know?
It's reckless disregard for human life.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:37 AM |
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soontobemommyof2
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:42 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
I'm pretty sure when you open a food business you understand that you and your staff need to follow health regulations. It's part of the deal.
This would be disgusting under normal circumstances. COVID just makes it worse. They may be uncomfortable wearing masks but if they're infected, pick their nose and butter someone's bagel, the person eating the bagel will be a lot more uncomfortable than someone who has to wear a mask.
It's irresponsible.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:43 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
I'm more concerned about the worker touching his nose and then the food than the customers not wearing masks.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:45 AM |
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Sash
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
Exactly, I just wouldn’t eat their like any other time if I saw a health violation or had a hair in my food. People have a lot of time on their hands.
Any other time the person could’ve had the flu or common cold, did we call a number to report the businesses then? No!!
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:52 AM |
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Sparrow
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
I'm more concerned about the worker touching his nose and then the food than the customers not wearing masks.
The touching the nose would be a problem any day and that employee should be spoken to. The mask thing is difficult. I'm trying to remember where it is but it's definitely stated that an employee doesn't have to wear one if they have a medical condition and they don't have to disclose their medical condition to the employer.
As others mentioned, I'd speak to the manager before reporting them.
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| Posted 6/2/20 9:54 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by Sash
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
Exactly, I just wouldn’t eat their like any other time if I saw a health violation or had a hair in my food. People have a lot of time on their hands.
Any other time the person could’ve had the flu or common cold, did we call a number to report the businesses then? No!!
If I saw someone 6 months ago touch their nose and then my bagel I'd be equally pissed. It's disgusting.
Also, it was a simple flucking question. Is there a way to report STATE HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS.
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Sash
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by Sash
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
Exactly, I just wouldn’t eat their like any other time if I saw a health violation or had a hair in my food. People have a lot of time on their hands.
Any other time the person could’ve had the flu or common cold, did we call a number to report the businesses then? No!!
If I saw someone 6 months ago touch their nose and then my bagel I'd be equally pissed. It's disgusting.
Also, it was a simple flucking question. Is there a way to report STATE HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS.
And all I AM saying is six months ago I would act the same as I would now. Throw out my bagel and not go back. I would NOT CALL the health department to get the store closed down or have them pay fines.
You specifically asked for a number to get them in trouble about the masks. So stop it. Especially now when almost everyone is struggling because of all this. Maybe have a little compassion and not think everyone is out to spread Covid.
I’m sorry but the Mask crusader mentality and the busy body/ holier than thou, I’m saving the world attitude is annoying.
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| Posted 6/2/20 10:02 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by Sash
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by Sash
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
Exactly, I just wouldn’t eat their like any other time if I saw a health violation or had a hair in my food. People have a lot of time on their hands.
Any other time the person could’ve had the flu or common cold, did we call a number to report the businesses then? No!!
If I saw someone 6 months ago touch their nose and then my bagel I'd be equally pissed. It's disgusting.
Also, it was a simple flucking question. Is there a way to report STATE HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS.
And all I AM saying is six months ago I would act the same as I would now. Throw out my bagel and not go back. I would NOT CALL the health department to get the store closed down or have them pay fines.
You specifically asked for a number to get them in trouble about the masks. So stop it. Especially now when almost everyone is struggling because of all this. Maybe have a little compassion and not think everyone is out to spread Covid.
I’m sorry but the Mask crusader mentality and the busy body/ holier than thou, I’m saving the world attitude is annoying.
I'm not trying to save the world. I just wanted my bagel without boogers.
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| Posted 6/2/20 10:05 AM |
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lululu
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by LuckyStar
I'm not trying to save the world. I just wanted my bagel without boogers.
As a former small business owner I always encourage people to go to the manager or owner and let them know your concerns before reporting them to anyone, taking to social media, or posting a bad review online. Their livelihood is greatly impacted by those things. The owner might not be on premises that day and the employees might be breaking the rules. It is so difficult to find good employees and most of them do break the rules at some points even with the best owners/managers.
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| Posted 6/2/20 10:09 AM |
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Sash
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by Sash
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by Sash
Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Katareen
Posted by pjt212301
ok, maybe its me but do not be that person. Everyone is adjusting to this new normal and for most of these workers, they've never had to wear a mask all day every day. If you don't like it say something to a manager, don't shop there but don't report them.
I agree. Just don’t go back if you’re uncomfortable. Every customer that goes in can see what’s going on and make a decision for themselves.
I wouldn’t destroy someone’s livelihood.
This. Plus not everyone falls under cuomo’s EO. Businesses cannot force everyone that enters their store to wear a mask, if they try to impose this to the wrong person that knows their rights and uses the ADA, that business can get a a big lawsuit. It’s happening already. If u’re not happy with the way they’re handling things, u have a choice and not go there.
Exactly, I just wouldn’t eat their like any other time if I saw a health violation or had a hair in my food. People have a lot of time on their hands.
Any other time the person could’ve had the flu or common cold, did we call a number to report the businesses then? No!!
If I saw someone 6 months ago touch their nose and then my bagel I'd be equally pissed. It's disgusting.
Also, it was a simple flucking question. Is there a way to report STATE HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS.
And all I AM saying is six months ago I would act the same as I would now. Throw out my bagel and not go back. I would NOT CALL the health department to get the store closed down or have them pay fines.
You specifically asked for a number to get them in trouble about the masks. So stop it. Especially now when almost everyone is struggling because of all this. Maybe have a little compassion and not think everyone is out to spread Covid.
I’m sorry but the Mask crusader mentality and the busy body/ holier than thou, I’m saving the world attitude is annoying.
I'm not trying to save the world. I just wanted my bagel without boogers.
You do know the mask isn’t going to prevent that. People pull them down all the time and touch their face then pull them back up. This is also why masks are probably a worse idea for people preparing food because they are wearing these gloves and probably touching their face more because the masks are irritating them and then making your food.
ETA: like others said, talking to the manager is the best approach if that’s all you’re really concerned about.
Message edited 6/2/2020 10:15:13 AM.
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Pomegranate5
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by valentinesbaby
If this is your normal place that you absolutely love, maybe talk to a manager if you are comfortable with that. If it is someplace you would not go back to, I would just do that.
Honestly I can't imagine what workers did before this with food too and now (not you but in general) people are freaking out that they are not wearing gloves or not changing gloves. Why did they never speak up before?
All of this.
They were sneezing on your food your whole life.
If it really bothers you from a health perspective, talk to the manager because they can immediately act to remedy the problems you saw. If you file a report, it could take who knows how long for the health dept to address it (if ever). Meanwhile there will be hundreds more booger bagels served in the meantime.
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Reporting businesses?
These are the things I have seen for reporting:
https://suozzi.house.gov/coronavirus-resources
https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Health/index.html
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| Posted 6/2/20 10:23 AM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by Pomegranate5
Posted by valentinesbaby
If this is your normal place that you absolutely love, maybe talk to a manager if you are comfortable with that. If it is someplace you would not go back to, I would just do that.
Honestly I can't imagine what workers did before this with food too and now (not you but in general) people are freaking out that they are not wearing gloves or not changing gloves. Why did they never speak up before?
All of this.
They were sneezing on your food your whole life.
If it really bothers you from a health perspective, talk to the manager because they can immediately act to remedy the problems you saw. If you file a report, it could take who knows how long for the health dept to address it (if ever). Meanwhile there will be hundreds more booger bagels served in the meantime.
I feel like most places do change gloves, at least from what I've seen. I guess that was more of my issue. If they had the mask on properly they couldn't have touched their noses but the gloves being charged would have also done the trick.
I don't know, I'm not trying to be a d!ck, it just really grossed me out. Its not that hard to change gloves or at least cover your nose with the mask before you rub it.
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| Posted 6/2/20 10:29 AM |
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seaside
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Pay attention, guys. The fact that this even became a debate is bone chilling. This "debate" won't age well.
Being anti mask or even neutral on masks for food preparers and others with certain types of unavoidable contacts is quite a statement during a deadly pandemic. And it's provocative. Deliberately so.
You want to open back up? You want to contain deadly disease so kids can return to school where they belong? You want to show compassion for the most vulnerable among us? Pay attention.
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| Posted 6/2/20 10:41 AM |
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lululu
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by LuckyStar
Posted by Pomegranate5
Posted by valentinesbaby
If this is your normal place that you absolutely love, maybe talk to a manager if you are comfortable with that. If it is someplace you would not go back to, I would just do that.
Honestly I can't imagine what workers did before this with food too and now (not you but in general) people are freaking out that they are not wearing gloves or not changing gloves. Why did they never speak up before?
All of this.
They were sneezing on your food your whole life.
If it really bothers you from a health perspective, talk to the manager because they can immediately act to remedy the problems you saw. If you file a report, it could take who knows how long for the health dept to address it (if ever). Meanwhile there will be hundreds more booger bagels served in the meantime.
I feel like most places do change gloves, at least from what I've seen. I guess that was more of my issue. If they had the mask on properly they couldn't have touched their noses but the gloves being charged would have also done the trick.
I don't know, I'm not trying to be a d!ck, it just really grossed me out. Its not that hard to change gloves or at least cover your nose with the mask before you rub it.
Yes, but by reporting the business you are hurting the business owner and they might not have been there at the time that the violations were occurring. If you went to the owner and they told you they didn't care and didn't plan to do anything about it, sure, go ahead and report them. But that's like someone stepping on your lawn and you call the police to report trespassing before just asking the person to get off the lawn. Please give the owner a chance to respond before reporting them or posting a bad review, etc.
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lululu
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Posted by seaside
Pay attention, guys. The fact that this even became a debate is bone chilling. This "debate" won't age well.
Being anti mask or even neutral on masks for food preparers and others with certain types of unavoidable contacts is quite a statement during a deadly pandemic. And it's provocative. Deliberately so.
You want to open back up? You want to contain deadly disease so kids can return to school where they belong? You want to show compassion for the most vulnerable among us? Pay attention.
Please stop with your condescending attitude. It's getting old. Some of us are just saying maybe talk to the owner or manager prior to calling in the authorities. My God....
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seaside
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Re: Reporting businesses?
Do both. The Board of Health won't shut a place down based on hearsay. They will investigate. If, by the time they get it together to investigate, the store is not in compliance, it should be shut down. Owners are responsible for what goes on at their places of businesses, just as state governments and police chiefs have accountability for their cops. We place lots of public trust in both, especially now. Being open is a huge responsibility now...the buck stops with the owner for not turning the place into a death vector.
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| Posted 6/2/20 10:48 AM |
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Re: Reporting businesses?
I'm confused. Is the complaint about the masks or about the boogers? A food worker spreading boogers on food has always been a health code violation and you'd contact the health department. I'm not sure if there's a new separate contact just for masks? Is the state even enforcing the mask rule?
Either way, it's probably faster just to speak directly to the owner as a first step and hope they rectify.
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