If you’re looking to get a Big Mac or some salty fries from a McDonald’s in Fairfax County, Virginia, you’d better bring your ID.
According to NBC affiliate WRC, one McDonald’s location is only allowing customers over the age of 21 inside. They must ring a doorbell to be let inside.
The new policy comes after repeated fights from teenagers, coming from a nearby school, Thomas Edison High School. Located just outside of Washington, D.C., students were fighting, cursing and standing on the restaurant tables, management said.
Now, a sign is posted on the fast food chain’s front door, reading, “Due to repeated incidents of student violence, the location is temporarily closed for dine-in service to anyone under 21 years of age.”
“This decision was made to protect our staff, our guests, and our community,” the sign said at the bottom.
One Fairfax County customer said she is OK with the rule, as she has experienced a group of young people inside this restaurant disturbing other customers dining inside.
She told WRC that the students had “no respect” and “no discipline,” saying they were smoking and drinking side. They were “off the chain,” she added.
WRC reported that the policy is only in effect Monday through Friday. Kids under 21 are only to be accompanied by adult chaperones. Groups are limited to up to four children per adult.
McDonald’s told WFLA.com that all Fairfax County customers are still welcome to place orders via their mobile app.