STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford’s Department of Health has closed two businesses in Stamford for violating the State’s Executive Orders directing health and safety guidelines during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Both businesses had previously been contacted by the City’s citation officers to correct violations.

“Our Department of Health is actively communicating with businesses to ensure compliance, keep our residents safe, and maintain the public’s confidence,” said Mayor David Martin. “Residents will only bring their business to restaurants and stores if they know they are safe. I understand businesses are struggling right now, but it is not safe for our community to relax on health and safety guidelines and it is not fair to businesses that are maintaining good COVID protocols to be at risk for further lockdowns because a few establishments are not following the rules.”

Café Luna on West Broad Street and Reyes Bar & Restaurant on Stillwater Avenue were both closed by the Department of Health for violating health and safety guidelines relating to overcrowding, wearing masks, and serving alcohol without food. Stamford’s Department of Health is authorized to close businesses under the Governor’s Executive Order 7PP.

Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday the State of Connecticut would roll back to Phase 2 with the following advised health and safety guidelines:

Restaurants

• 50% indoor capacity
• 8 people per table maximum
• Indoor and patio service must close by 9:30 p.m.
• Takeout and delivery is allowed past 9:30 p.m.

Personal services

• 75% indoor capacity (unchanged)

Performing Arts and Movie Theaters

• Capacity limited to no more than 100 people

Event Venues

• Capacity limited to 25 people indoors, 50 people outdoors

Religious Gatherings

• 50% indoor capacity, no more than 100 people
• Virtual services are encouraged

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