Yelp adds new feature to report COVID-19 health code violations

Friday, January 15, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The popular restaurant reviewing application Yelp is introducing a new feature that will allow you to report COVID-19 protocol violations at businesses.

RELATED: Bay Area businesses share lessons learned for opening amid COVID-19 pandemic

Yelp launched the health code violation reporting service on Tuesday, and the site will publish crowdsourced information about whether certain business or restaurant employees are wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

The site will post a warning about the violations only after receiving multiple complaints from independent users who are logged in to their accounts.

RELATED: Pleasanton restaurants offer outdoor dining despite extended stay-at-home order

Yelp representatives say the complaints will be evaluated daily to keep warnings "accurate and current."

"If you have a question or comment about the coronavirus pandemic, submit yours via the form below or here.

Get the latest news, information and videos about the novel coronavirus pandemic here

RELATED STORIES & VIDEOS:
"
Copyright © 2024 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.