New Haven Bar, Restaurant Shut Down Over Coronavirus Violations

NEW HAVEN, CT — A downtown New Haven bar and restaurant has been closed by the city's health department amid accusations it was holding gatherings violating the state's coronavirus pandemic rules, according to The New Haven Register. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse at College and Crown streets had been warned to stop having gatherings that went past the state's mandated 11 p.m. closing time.

The establishment was also cited for failure to adhere to the state's capacity limits and serving drinks to people who didn't order food.

Jack's will be closed until the owners submit a corrective action plan that is approved by the city, according to The New Haven Register.

The restaurant was also in the news last month when three people overdosed and were found in a utility closet behind the establishment, two of whom died, FOX 61 reported. The three overdose victims were Jack's employees.