Emergency Order Means Restaurants Can Only Stay Open For Takeout

Issued today: Emergency Order #5
Under the authority of Wis. Stat. § 252.02(3) and at the direction of Governor Tony Evers, I, Andrea Palm, Secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, order a statewide moratorium on mass gatherings of 10 people or more to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This order supersedes any previous Emergency Order that conflicts with this order.
Effective at 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all public and private mass gatherings are prohibited in the State of Wisconsin.

Effective at 5:00p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all bars and restaurants shall close in the State of Wisconsin, except as provided below for restaurants.

11. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
a. Restaurants may remain open for take-out or delivery service only. No seating may be provided, and food may not be consumed at the restaurant. Restaurants shall preserve social distancing of six feet between customers during pick up.
b. Retail food establishments (grocery stores, convenience stores, farmer's markets) as long as the requirements listed below are followed:
1. Close all seating intended for consuming food;
n. Cease self-service operations of salad bars, beverage stations, and buffets; and
111. Prohibit customers from self-dispensing all unpackaged food.