Restaurant in Seattle's University District closed for violating COVID-19 restrictions

Restaurant closed for breaking COVID restrictions

Flowers Bar and Restaurant in Seattle's U-District was shut down for maskless workers and allowing too many people in the restaurant.

SEATTLE - A restaurant and bar in Seattle's University District is closed until further notice for violating COVID-19 masking and occupancy protocols.

According to King County Public Health, inspectors found the following violations at Flowers Bar & Restaurant on University Way:

Lack of use of face coverings by restaurant staff and customers
Exceeding food establishment occupancy limits
Lack of maintaining social distancing

Health officials said the restaurant can reopen when the "issues are resolved."

King County, the county where the restaurant is located, is in Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan, which allows restaurants to serve customers inside at 50 percent capacity.