Republic NOLA shut down by COVID task force
The City of New Orleans issued a cease-and-desist order on March 1 for the immediate shutdown of the Republic NOLA bar (828 S. Peters St.) in the Warehouse District by the COVID-19 task force members with the Department of Public Works.
According to Winston Reid, Deputy Director of Code Enforcement, Republic NOLA was found non-compliant with the modified Phase Two guidelines, which went into effect on Friday, Feb. 26, at 9 a.m., which allow for indoor seating at 25-percent capacity at bars and restaurants. More than 250 patrons were gathered inside the establishment on Sunday, Feb. 28, at approximately 12:15 a.m., and most attendees reportedly failed to wear facial coverings. In addition, bartenders were found serving alcohol past the 11 p.m. curfew.
Republic NOLA ordered to shutdown; added to growing list of non-compliant businesses Republic NOLA (Source: Google Maps) By Mykal Vincent | March 1, 2021 at 7:17 PM CST - Updated March 2 at 6:07 AM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Republic NOLA has been ordered to shut down immediately by New Orleans COVID-19 task force members.
According to the Director of Code Enforcement, more than 250 people were inside the establishment on Sun., Feb. 28 at around 12:15 a.m., most people “reportedly failed to wear facial coverings,” and bartenders were serving alcohol past the 11 p.m. curfew.
Modified Phase Two guidelines went into effect at 6 a.m. on Fri., Feb. 26. Under the new eased guidelines, indoor gathering sizes have increased to 75 people and outdoor gatherings have increased to 150 people with limits at tables now up to 15.
New Orleans shuts down 2 Bourbon Street bars for COVID violations
The city Tweeted that the Safety and Permits team closed down Bandstand at 441 Bourbon and Drunken Fry/Studio 504 at 530 Bourbon. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 5:46 PM CST February 12, 2021
NEW ORLEANS The city of New Orleans shut down two more bars for COVID violations, bringing to 9 the number of bars that have been shut down over the past week for violating protocols.
The city Tweeted that the Safety and Permits team closed down Bandstand at 441 Bourbon and Drunken Fry/Studio 504 at 530 Bourbon.
The city said earlier this week that bars that are shut down will have to show a plan to reopen safely before they can be considered to be allowed to reopen.
The time for warnings has passed | New Orleans shutting down bars for breaking COVID rules
According to the city, the violations included not enforcing mask-wearing or social distancing and alcohol being served past 11 p.m. Author: Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News Published: 6:49 PM CST February 8, 2021 Updated: 9:25 PM CST February 8, 2021
NEW ORLEANS The city of New Orleans is making good on its promise to shut down bars and businesses not following guidelines ordered to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
“We spent almost 10, 11 months now providing, guiding, educating, supporting businesses being in compliance and reopening safely,” New Orleans Deputy CAO Peter Bowen said. “The time for warnings has passed.”
New Orleans bar owners respond after city shuts them down citing COVID violations
New Orleans bar owners respond after city shuts them down citing Covid violations By Amanda Roberts | February 7, 2021 at 8:47 PM CST - Updated February 8 at 5:41 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A day after the city of New Orleans shut down four bars for not complying with COVID regulations, some bar owners say the city does not have the full picture.
Facing an already challenging situation and having to stay closed through Mardi Gras, one business owner says he will have no option but to move forward safely.
A popular spot among college kids and young people, the Red Eye Grill found themselves in the city’s crosshairs Friday night when code enforcers were out.