There are always consequences to regulations and practical restrictions seen at the ballot box. If the reporting is justifiable and required of all restaurants,

There are always consequences to regulations and practical restrictions seen at the ballot box. If the reporting is justifiable and required of all restaurants, then... so be it? If the People are unconvinced that it's necessary or they don't like it and think the government is out of touch, we throw the bums out. The very real risk of losing of power is what keeps them from passing the sorts of "ridiculous" regulations you are proposing.