Newel, like health officers throughout the nation, has been thrust into an unwelcome spotlight and subjected to excessive scrutiny from politicians and the general public over mask necessities, business closures and the prolonged interruption of travel and social gatherings. Newel, 63, is the health officer in Santa Cruz County, a […]
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Solano County legalized home food pop-ups. But 6 months later, chefs still can’t sell
When Solano County approved a new California law that would legalize home-based kitchen operations in April, it seemed like Cheska Kistner’s plans to open a restaurant in her Benicia home would finally come to fruition. The measure, California’s AB626, allows for what are known as microenterprise food businesses, which Alameda […]
Solano County legalized home food popups. But chefs still can’t sell
When Solano County approved a new California law that would legalize home-based kitchen operations in April, it seemed like Cheska Kistner’s plans to open a restaurant in her Benicia home would finally come to fruition. The measure, California’s AB626, allows for what are known as microenterprise food businesses, which Alameda […]
Emerging Leaders To Start Holiday Initiative Working With Local Food Shelves In Wright County
October 9, 2020 As challenging and, at times, depressing 2020 has been under the cloud of COVID-19, as the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season approaches, that angst may become even more pronounced – especially for families struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to try to help these families, […]
Employees using unclean shopping cart to hold raw chicken: Lebanon County restaurant inspections
The following Lebanon County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Aug. 13-19. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. CARMANY’S DOUBLE TWIST 35 S. 8th […]
‘Black, wet’ material, old food residue: York County restaurant inspections
The following York County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept. 13-19. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. RED LION BOWLING CENTER 90 Martin […]
Coronavirus Crisis: Pleasanton restaurant owners frustrated after Alameda County delays indoor dining
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) — With their counterparts in neighboring Contra Costa County now allowed to offer limited inside dining, restaurant owners in Pleasanton are not too happy that Alameda County health officials won’t grant them the same privilege, despite meeting the state’s coronavirus threshold. “Ten miles away, you can […]
Pierce County unveils restaurant rescue plan to discount meals 30% using CARES Act funding
The program, called Restaurant Rally, allows participating businesses to offer a 30% discount on meal tabs with the help of federal funding. Pierce County officials have reallocated CARES Act funding to help restaurants survive tough times brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re seeing their revenue losses between 60 and […]
Eric Underwood: Restaurant experiences, pandemic would guide his service to Lancaster County | Elections
Following that venture, he was hired as general manager at Rodizio Grill in 2014 and eventually became co-owner of the franchise, he said. Underwood and his wife, Keri, have five children, ages 3 to 13. He had thought about eventually running for local office, but earlier this year he was […]
Discolored water at elementary school: Cumberland County restaurant inspections
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept. 13-19. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. AMERICAN LEGION POST #421 28 Shepherd […]
Montgomery County Food Bank names new COO
John Kreger has worn many different hats in his years working for food banks, and as of this week, he will be wearing a new one; Chief Operating Officer of the Montgomery County Food Bank. Before being named COO, Kreger held the position of Director of Sourcing and Industry Partnerships […]
P.J. Whelihan’s Pub & Restaurant in Dauphin County is hiring for 80 positions as it prepares to open
P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant & Pub in Susquehanna Township is back on track. © Whelihan’s Restaurant & Pub is preparing to open its first restaurant in the Harrisburg region.nnP… P.J The doors of the restaurant at 3882 Union Deposit Road are scheduled to open as early as the week of October […]
Maricopa County expands eviction help to Mesa residents, more utility aid
CLOSE About $6.25 million will go specifically to help Mesa renters avoid eviction. Until now, that city program had made Mesa renters ineligible for the county program. (Photo: Getty Images) Maricopa County is tapping more than $20 million of its federal COVID-19 relief funds to expand programs to help struggling renters, overstretched nonprofits and […]
Knox County Board of Health extends 11 p.m. bar and restaurant curfew
The Knox County Board of Health has extended the bar and restaurant 11 p.m. closure order for at least 14 days with the hope of continuing to slow the spread of COVID-19. The board also extended a public gathering limit of 25 people for small indoor spaces. Both measures will […]
‘Numerous’ ants, dead insects, slimy residue: Lancaster County restaurant inspections
The following Lancaster County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Sept. 6-12. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. FAR EAST CAFE 4 S. Prince […]
St. Louis County council wants restaurant occupancy limits increased to at least 50% during pandemic
St. Louis County council members want the county executive and department of public health to increase restaurant occupancy limits amid the coronavirus pandemic. © Provided by KSDK-TV St. Louis The council members sent a resolution to St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and the department of public health to work […]
Pepper Palace, hot-food store, opens new location in Rockland County
CLOSE Safety precautions for shoppers as Palisades Center Mall reopening Rockland/Westchester Journal News Another new retail spot has opened in the Palisades Center, targeted toward those looking to spice up their culinary creations. Pepper Palace, which features a variety of hot-food products like hot sauce, salsa, barbecue sauce, wing sauce, […]
County concludes food poisoning investigation
The Cameron County Health Department has concluded a month-long investigation into a mass food poisoning event at El Rey del Taco that left more than 30 people sickened. The culprit? Bistek tacos. “We received reports of 33 people who were seen at local emergency rooms and that prompted an epidemiological […]
Broward County Eases Coronavirus Restrictions on Restaurants, Catering Halls, and More
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Broward County is easing more coronavirus restrictions, this time on banquet halls, restaurants, sports gatherings, daycare centers, and apartment and home associations, Mayor Dale V.C. Holness said Friday. Changes are the result of continued decline in Covid-19 infections, he said. The county’s positivity rate has been […]
Grease build-up, expired baby formula: Cumberland County restaurant inspections
The following Cumberland County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations during inspections between Aug. 30-Sept. 5. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. WAL-MART SUPER CENTER #2574 60 […]