Local restaurant that continued in-person dining after restrictions ordered to close

The inspection found the restaurant was in contravention of public health measures by offering dine-in services.

The inspector listed several reasons for the decision, including not maintaining appropriate separation distances, inadequate cleaning procedures to mitigate transmission risk and lack of adequate PPE.

The report also says “Persons visiting, working, or residing at the facility are not following isolation requirements.”

The Health Inspection Report can be found here.

A Friday post on the restaurant’s Facebook page says it is still open.

Windy’s changes course

J-Rocks wasn’t the only restaurant to remain open after the restrictions went into effect.

Windy’s Diner on Dunmore Road also stayed open but now says it will be following the guidelines.

According to a post on Facebook, Windy’s will now only offer takeout or curbside pick-up following a visit from AHS and Medicine Hat police Thursday morning.

Windy’s says if the restaurant doesn’t follow guidelines, it risks losing its liquor and business license and food handling permit.

The Facebook post also says Windy’s is looking into building a patio when the weather is better.

by Teagan Rasche

Local restaurant that continued in-person dining after restrictions ordered to close

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