Authored by Steve Watson via Summit News,
A second chain of In-N-Out Burger has been closed down by county authorities in California after it refused to go along with enforcing proof of vaccination orders.
The Washington Times reports that the restaurant in Pleasant Hill has been indefinitely closed by Contra Costa County health officials after ignoring orders to verify vaccine status or proof of a negative COVID-19 test among diners.
The report notes that the restaurant did display mandated signage detailing the requirements, but has refused to enforce the mandate.
Other chains of the restaurant in the area have also received warnings and fines, according to the Times.
California county shuts down In-N-Out over vaccine verification https://t.co/HvdH53sjWX #InNOut
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) October 27, 2021
As we previously reported, In-N-Out Burger is rebelling against what it calls the “clear overreach” of COVID-19 mandates by insisting “we refuse to be the vaccination police.”
A San Francisco branch of the burger chain was shut down on October 14 before being reopened but only for takeout and outdoor service.
In-N-Out Burger’s chief legal and business officer Arnie Wensinger said in a statement that “As a Company, In-N-Out Burger strongly believes in the highest form of customer service and to us that means serving all Customers who visit us and making all Customers feel welcome.”
Further describing the proof of vaccine mandate as a “clear governmental overreach,” as well as “intrusive, improper, and offensive,” Wensinger urged that “We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government,” and “It is unreasonable, invasive, and unsafe to force our restaurant associates to segregate customers into those who may be served and those who may not, whether based on the documentation they carry, or any other reason.”
These asinine mandates have been the best marketing tools around for businesses who refuse to succumb to government overreach.
— Bill Thomas (@BillThomas1082) October 27, 2021
Do not comply
— OnTheDL (@OnTheDLNow) October 27, 2021
Commies
— John Bilbow (@RealJohnBilbow) October 27, 2021
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