Health officials warn of potential exposure to COVID-19 at 2 Suffolk restaurants

Health officials are warning anyone who has visited two restaurants in Suffolk County may have been exposed to COVID-19.

The Suffolk Department of Health says people who ate at Senor Taco Mexican Grill & Bar on Route 25A at Mount Sinai on November 20 or 24 may have been exposed.

The other restaurant warning concerns people who visited Phil’s Restaurant, on Wading River Manor Road in Wading River, from November 20 to 24.

Health officials say more than one person linked to each of these restaurants is infected with the virus.

Those who have been potentially exposed are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days after visiting either restaurant.

Statement from Phil from Phil’s Restaurant to News 12:

“Phil has been 100% transparent, the Department of Health having had several conversations with a nurse at DOH. We voluntarily called 311 during this situation to get as much direction as possible. Phil closed on Nov 25-26 so we could thoroughly review the staff work schedule to ensure that anyone who may have been in contact or working with a positive staff member was not in the building during this period and remained outside the quarantine period. . I think we’ve taken all the necessary steps to be one of the safest restaurants from day one of reopening, to keep our customers and staff in the safest environment possible. At Phil, we all want to thank our loyal customers for their continued support. “-Philip Marcario

Senor Taco statement:

Senor Taco Express, located in Mt Sinai, continues to follow safety guidelines provided by New York State and has been working closely with the Suffolk County Department of Health over the past few days to assist in the search for contacts. Senor Taco Mt Sinai regularly disinfects the store and was closed on November 26, 2020 for a thorough cleaning. However, it is important to note that our business is 95% takeover and curbside with limited interaction between customers and our staff. We have also been operating with very limited occupancy since March of this year. Additionally, Senor Taco Mt Sinai continued to follow a strict mask-wearing guideline for employees and customers. We also have brands to strengthen 6 feet of physical distance and designated hand sanitizing stations to ensure good hygiene. To further limit contact with customers, Senor Taco Mt Sinai recently invested in new technology that enables online ordering, QR barcode menu reading and portable devices to help support our ordering. curbside pickup. Senor Taco Mt Sinai continues to take all necessary measures and precautions to keep our precious community and staff healthy and safe during these difficult times. As always, thank you for your support.

Regards,

Senor Taco Mt Sinai