The restaurant is now liable for the $20,000 penalty, and additional civil penalties may be sought for continued violations. The Monterey County Environmental Health Bureau has also issued a notice of violation to The Tuck Box on Dec. 22 for violations of COVID-19 public health orders.
Continued noncompliance with such health orders may result in permit suspension and potential revocation of the restaurant s health permit to operate.
The district attorney s office has also referred information regarding these violations to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control so it may take any action against The Tuck Box s liquor license that it deems appropriate.