Pure Taqueria Brookhaven Temporarily Closes After Two Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

Taco joint joins shortlist of Atlanta-area eateries to close doors after workers tested positive for novel coronavirus.

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Pure Taqueria temporarily closed its Brookhaven doors last week after two employees tested positive for COVID-19, the restaurant announced Tuesday on its Facebook page.

“Despite following the C.D.C. and local Georgia guidelines, two of our team members have tested positive for COVID-19,” Pure wrote in the social media posting.

“Upon notification of the positive tests, we immediately closed our doors today to ensure the safety of our staff and local community while we determine our next course of action. We will be closed tomorrow and Thursday while each of our team members undergoes Covid-19 testing and while the restaurant is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.”

It’s unclear if the restaurant, at 3589 Durden Dr. NE, has reopened.

Calls to Pure Brookhaven Sunday went unanswered and an email and Facebook message were not immediately returned.

“We’re committed to ensuring Pure continues to be a safe place for friends to gather and have a great time. We will provide an update as soon as possible and appreciate your support during this time! We’re thankful for this community and we’re looking forward to opening back up safely as soon as possible!”

Pure Brookhaven joins a shortlist of Atlanta-area eateries to close its doors after workers tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Forza Storico, Hattie B’sLittle Rey, and gusto! also closed after employees had fallen ill but have since reopened.

Other restaurant groups, including Buckhead Life and U Restaurants, have been accused by alleged employees of staying open even as employees fell ill with the novel coronavirus.

Georgia law does not require restaurants to close after an employee catches the virus.


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Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

Caleb J. Spivak

4 Responses

  1. Do we think that restaurants have a duty to inform their customers if someone on the staff tests positive? I feel like they should, but maybe I’m in the minority.
     
    I know that at least one employee at Hal’s tested positive, and pretty sure they didn’t inform the public or shut down for any length of time. If they did, I missed it. I’m sure Hal’s isn’t alone in this – it’s costly and a pain in the ass to shut down, send everyone home, clean, and then reopen.

    1. Restaurants are considered an essential business from what I understand.
      They’re not even required to shut down if someone becomes sick.
      Just like Kroger and Target don’t shut down or announce when an employee is sick.

      1. I don’t necessarily think they should have to shut down, but I feel like they should at least let people know that they’ve had sick employees.

        1. By law they don’t need to let customers know.
          I’m not sure who designed it that way.
          I guess the restaurants that want to let people know, are doing it through the media (such as this site).
          How could they track every random customer down and tell them personally?
           
          We don’t hear the big box grocery stores, Target, fast food chains, etc announcing when they have sick employees– and they’ve most definitely had sick employees.
          I understand your feelings, but at this point, we all know the possible consequences of going to bars and restaurants at this time.
          I won’t be going to a restaurant any time soon…

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