RI Announces Ten Businesses Hit With Latest Compliance Orders -- And 250+ With Perfect Scores

RI Announces Ten Businesses Hit With Latest Compliance Orders -- And 250+ With Perfect Scores

The Rhode Island Department of Health on Thursday released its latest reports on those businesses not in compliance with state coronavirus regulations.

Last week, ten businesses received compliance orders for failing to comply with a range of public health directives related to COVID-19. Three of these businesses were re-inspected on August 18th, and all were found to be in compliance.

Businesses are required to take steps such as ensure that employees and guests are wearing masks and practicing social distancing, and designate a point of contact who will work with RIDOH on case investigations, should the need arise.

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On Thursday, RIDOH reported the following new compliance orders:

114 Express, Warren
Migz Wireless, Central Falls
Super 8 Motel, West Greenwich
Oaklawn Mobile, Cranston
Warren Super Mart, Warren
Lenox Convenience Store, Providence
Mahogany Shoals, New Shoreham (this business is now in compliance)
Saver’s Mart, Providence (this business is now in compliance)
Sandy Shore Motel, Westerly (this business is now in compliance)
Milano’s Pizza, Providence (this business is now in compliance)

Read the compliance orders at the link here. 

Perfect Scores

According to RIDOH, more than 250 businesses in sectors such as retail, fitness, and hospitality received perfect scores on their COVID-19 compliance inspections by the COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force, which is a collaboration between the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR).

SEE WHO GOT PERFECT SCORES HERE

“The business owners and employees throughout Rhode Island who are proactively implementing systems and practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 absolutely should be applauded,” said Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH. “The business community has a major role to play in helping keep our communities healthy and safe. These business owners are setting examples that should be followed throughout the state.”

“The Department of Business Regulation thanks the vast majority of businesses who are following the rules and implementing the necessary protocols to keep our citizens safe,” said DBR Director Liz Tanner. “We will continue to inspect businesses throughout the state and work with those who are not fully in compliance. It is only through your cooperation that our state can continue to safely reopen its economy and emerge from this crisis together.”

This story was first published 8/20/20 3:11 PM