A popular bar in Washington Court House is facing charges after being cited by liquor agents.
Winkin’ Willy’s, 608 Delaware Street, is accused of serving undercover agents alcohol after a 10 p.m. state-ordered cut-off on Friday night, according to state agents.
Last month, the Ohio Liquor Commission passed a rule at the direction of Governor Mike DeWine that ordered all bars and restaurants to stop serving alcohol after 10 p.m. in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.
“We see that most of the permit premises are following the precautions put in place to make their establishments safe and they are complying with the directives,” said OIU Enforcement Commander Eric Wolf. “As agents continue to conduct compliance checks they take enforcement action when egregious violations like these are observed.”
The citations will go before the Ohio Liquor Commission, where the owners face fines and the possibility of losing their liquor permit.
The bar could not be reached for comment.