COVID Violations Issued For 2 Baltimore Businesses

BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore business on the "Block" and a Cedonia store were cited for noncompliance with coronavirus protocols this week.

The Baltimore City Health Department ordered Indulge Night Club in the 400 block of East Baltimore Street to close Feb. 12 due to "COVID noncompliance" and lack of social distancing, officials reported Tuesday, Feb. 16. Once the gentlemen's club has corrected the violations, the health department will allow it to reopen.

It is the second business so far in 2021 that has been cited for violating coronavirus restrictions in Baltimore, according to the health department.

Jimmy D's Market in the 5900 block of Radecke Avenue was cited Feb. 9 due to not enforcing the coronavirus mask mandate. Officials said the market in northeast Baltimore was approved to reopen Feb. 11.

Baltimore City's coronavirus regulations around restaurants call for 25 percent maximum capacity inside and 50 percent maximum capacity outside. Food service establishments must require staff to wear face coverings; not serve food in a buffet; not serve customers who are standing; clean and disinfect eating surfaces in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols; keep outdoor dining spaces open on all sides; maintain sign-in sheets with patrons and staff members, including time of arrival and departure; and limit patrons to a one-hour stay in both indoor and outdoor establishments.

Patrons at Maryland food service establishments must wear face coverings unless they are eating or drinking.