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Health department closes restaurant after violations; council notes measles cases and staff received active‑threat training
Summary
Council was briefed on two public‑safety items: county health officials recently closed a food establishment following multiple violations and an appeal; council also heard an update on measles activity in the region and praised an active‑threat training for staff.
A council member reported the Mason County Public Health Department closed the Happy Garden restaurant after multiple inspection violations. The restaurant appealed the closure at a recent hearing; council members said the business must correct food‑service practices (including moving food preparation indoors and completing a food‑service management course) before the health department will re‑inspect and consider reopening.
The council member said the health department does not frequently close businesses and called the violations "pretty serious," adding that staff hope the operator will correct procedures and return to compliance.
Separately, the council heard that measles cases have appeared in the region, and a council member urged care and vigilance, especially for children in schools. The council member said the illness can resemble influenza but that health authorities are monitoring occurrences locally.
Council members also noted the city recently hosted active‑threat training for staff, led by the police department. Members thanked the department and said the training prompted internal discussions about building security and potential measures to better protect staff and visitors.
Ending: Staff said they will provide more information about measles at the next meeting and will follow up on the health‑department appeal and reinspection status for the restaurant.
