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"Located at 333 Jefferson Street in Fisherman’s Wharf, this In-N-Out was ordered by the San Francisco Department of Public Health to suspend indoor dining on October 14 after the company said it would not enforce the city’s vaccination mandate, and it is now under investigation again following a 311 complaint that diners were seen eating inside; a member of the Eater SF team observed at least one person eating in the dining room on October 23 despite clear signage stating indoor dining was closed. The restaurant has been permitted to offer takeout and outdoor dining only, and In-N-Out told Eater SF that orders are being packaged to-go, signs are posted, and associates will “politely communicate” that indoor dining is unavailable, though the company did not acknowledge a photo of a diner inside. The dispute has become politicized, drawing conservative support including a photo tweeted by former Vice President Mike Pence, and the chain’s donations to Republican causes — including efforts to recall Governor Gavin Newsom and a $15,000 donation to Donald Trump — have been cited as context for its stance; SFDPH says it will take next steps to address any observed violations and notes no other formal notices or closures have been issued related to the vaccination mandate, while restaurant owners warn that checking vaccination cards can be difficult for understaffed fast-casual operations." - Lauren Saria
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