Liquor licensee found to have permitted drug trafficking on premises; submissions on penalty requested.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Ross Bar & Grill Inc., alleging that the licensee permitted the sale and distribution of illegal drugs on the premises contrary to s. 45(2) of O. Reg. 719/90.
An undercover police officer purchased crack cocaine in the establishment in a blatant transaction that took only nine minutes, during which staff made no attempt to serve him food or alcohol.
The Board found the police evidence credible and concluded that the manager was wilfully blind and insufficiently vigilant, thereby 'permitting' the illegal activity.
The Board found the contravention occurred and invited written submissions on the appropriate penalty.
Application to remove early closing condition on patio liquor licence granted due to changed circumstances.
The licensee applied to remove a condition on its liquor licence that restricted the sale and service of alcohol on its patio to 11:00 p.m.
The condition was originally imposed in 1984.
The licensee argued that circumstances had changed, as nine other licensed patios in the area now operate until 2:00 a.m. without such restrictions, and there was strong public and municipal support for the application.
The Board found that a change of circumstances had occurred and that removing the condition was in the public interest.
The application to remove the condition was granted.
Liquor licence suspended for 14 days following a finding of regulatory breach.
The Board previously found that the licensee breached section 29 of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.
The licensee's counsel proposed suspension dates which were acceptable to the Board.
The Board ordered the liquor licence suspended for 14 consecutive days commencing May 13, 2007.
Liquor licence suspended for 21 days for unauthorized renovations, zoning breaches, and failure to serve food.
The Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of 1252378 Ontario Inc., operating as SIN.
Following inspections, the licensee was found to have undertaken unauthorized renovations, operated as a night club in contravention of zoning by-laws, failed to make light meals available, and advertised liquor improperly.
At the hearing, the licensee admitted to the breaches through an Agreed Statement of Facts.
The Board accepted a Joint Submission on Disposition, ordering a minimum 21-day suspension of the licence, which would continue until the Registrar approved the boundary alterations.
The Board also attached conditions requiring the licensee to maintain seating for 120 patrons and prohibiting the premises from operating as a night club.
Liquor licence suspended for 14 days and temporary early closing condition imposed for failing to clear signs of service.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of a bar and add a condition, alleging the licensee failed to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the permitted period.
The Board found that a violation occurred based on inspector evidence and the licensee's admission.
Given the licensee's prior history of similar violations, the Board ordered a 14-day suspension and added a temporary condition requiring liquor sales to cease at 1:00 a.m. and signs of service to be cleared by 1:45 a.m. for 60 days following the suspension.
Liquor licence suspended for 10 days on consent for overcrowding and removing liquor from premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Sorrento Café (2005) Inc. for overcrowding and permitting a patron to remove liquor from the licensed premises.
The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 10-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended and subject to revocation unless transfer and tax payment conditions are met.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the corporate licensee's liquor licence due to unpaid retail sales tax totaling $23,265.31.
At the hearing, the licensee's principal confirmed the debt but indicated a potential buyer could pay it upon transfer of the licence.
The Board ordered the immediate suspension of the licence, subject to revocation if specific conditions regarding the transfer application and a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Finance for the payment of the tax arrears were not met by the stipulated deadlines.
Liquor licence revoked after undercover police purchased cocaine from staff and patrons inside the bar.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Big Ed's Tap and Grill, alleging the licensee permitted the sale and distribution of narcotics on the premises.
Undercover police officers purchased cocaine from patrons and staff inside the bar on multiple occasions.
The Board found that the licensee's son, who managed the bar, was fully aware of the drug trafficking, and that the licensee was willfully blind to the blatant transactions.
Concluding that the licensee lacked the management competency to safely operate the establishment, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for three days after licensees admitted to permitting an illegal poker game.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of La Molisana Café for permitting unlawful gambling on the premises.
The licensees admitted that an illegal poker game was underway in the licensed premises, violating subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
The Board accepted a joint submission on disposition, ordering a three-day suspension of the liquor licence and adding a condition prohibiting games of chance or mixed skill and chance, including card games, on the premises.
Liquor licensee found in violation of capacity limits after 29 patrons observed on patio licensed for 20.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for allegedly exceeding the capacity of its patio.
An inspector observed 29 people on the patio, which had a licensed capacity of 20.
The licensee argued that the capacity should have been 28 based on a 1999 building department letter and that the licence contained an error.
The Board found that the licence clearly stated a capacity of 20 and that the licensee had failed to rectify any alleged error.
The Board concluded that the licensee violated section 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and invited written submissions on disposition.
Liquor licensee found to have permitted drunkenness and disorderly conduct; submissions on disposition requested.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Pamukkale Cafe, operated by Ali Kaya.
The allegations included permitting drunkenness, disorderly conduct, keeping illegal liquor, and past conduct affording reasonable grounds for belief that the business would not be carried on in accordance with the law.
The Board found that the licensee breached the regulations by permitting drunkenness and disorderly conduct (assaulting a patron), and by having illegal liquor on the premises.
However, the Board was not satisfied that a knife was used in the assault or that the past conduct threshold was met.
The Board invited written submissions on disposition.
Liquor licence revoked due to rampant drug activity, violence, and service to intoxicated patrons.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Dang Restaurant.
The hearing proceeded ex parte as the licensee did not appear.
Evidence from police officers, a city councillor, and local residents established that the premises were a hub for drug activity, prostitution, violence, and severe noise disturbances.
The Board found that the licensee repeatedly permitted intoxicated patrons, failed to maintain fire safety standards, and that the operation of the premises was contrary to the public interest.
The Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 30 days following admissions of overcrowding and failing to clear signs of service.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for alleged violations including overcrowding and failing to clear signs of service.
The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.
The licensee admitted to exceeding capacity limits on multiple occasions and failing to clear signs of service after hours.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for four days on consent for failing to post warning sign and supervise service.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 790344 Ontario Limited, operating as Rock' N Bowl Sports Bar.
The licensee admitted to failing to display the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning sign and failing to ensure the sale and service of liquor was supervised by an authorized employee, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.
Proceeding by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a four-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for five days after patrons smoked marijuana at a catered event.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the licensee's liquor licence.
The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.
The licensee admitted that patrons smoked marijuana in the licensed area of a catered event, violating subsection 45(2) of Regulation 719/90.
The Board accepted the joint submission, ordering a five-day suspension of the liquor licence and the immediate surrender of the licensee's catering endorsement.
Liquor licence suspended for 12 days for permitting drunkenness and having a locked fire exit.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee operating as Oxford Pub & Restaurant for permitting drunkenness and failing to ensure fire safety compliance.
The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.
The licensee admitted to having a drunken patron on the premises and a locked fire exit door.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 12 days for permitting a drunken patron and locked fire exit.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Oxford Pub & Restaurant.
The licensee admitted to permitting a drunken patron on the premises and having a locked fire exit door, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.
Liquor licence condition modified to extend service hours based on community compromise and police evidence.
The licensee applied to remove a condition on its liquor licence that required the sale and service of liquor to cease at 12:30 a.m.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the removal due to community objections.
At the hearing, the parties presented a compromise agreement to change the cessation time to 1:15 a.m.
Based on the compromise and police evidence indicating a decrease in downtown violence, the Board found a change in circumstances under s. 14(2) of the Liquor Licence Act and ordered the condition modified accordingly.
Board fixes dates for a previously ordered 7-day liquor licence suspension after licensee failed to respond.
The Board previously ordered a 7-day suspension of the respondent's liquor licence and requested the respondent propose suspension dates.
After the respondent failed to provide proposed dates despite attempts to contact him, the Board ordered the suspension to commence on March 26, 2007.
Amending order issued setting the dates for a 7-day liquor licence suspension.
The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario previously ordered a 7-day suspension of the respondent's liquor licence and requested proposed dates.
Due to a delay in receiving the decision, the respondent proposed dates past the deadline.
The Board accepted the proposed dates and ordered the 7-day suspension to commence on March 22, 2007.