Liquor licence suspended for 7 days after licensee admitted to obstructing an inspection and after-hours service.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Café Day N Night.
Inspectors had attempted to enter the premises but found the doors locked, while an employee poured beer down the sink.
Furthermore, numerous cans and pitchers of beer were observed throughout the premises at 2:53 a.m.
The licensee admitted to violating section 45(1) of the Liquor Licence Act and section 29 of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Allegation of permitting drunkenness dismissed as Registrar failed to prove licensee knew and failed to act.
The Licensee appealed an Order of Monetary Penalty issued by the Registrar for allegedly permitting drunkenness on its premises, contrary to s. 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act.
During an inspection, AGCO inspectors observed four patrons displaying signs of intoxication.
The Board found that while there was evidence some patrons may have been intoxicated, the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the Licensee 'permitted' the drunkenness.
There was insufficient evidence regarding how long the patrons had been on the premises or whether the Licensee failed to take reasonable steps to effect their departure within a reasonable time.
The alleged violations were dismissed and the $4,000 monetary penalty was set aside.
Pre-hearing order sets disclosure deadlines for liquor licence revocation hearing.
A pre-hearing tele-conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Barking Fish Café & Sports Bar.
The Vice-Chair issued an order setting deadlines for both the licensee and the Registrar to disclose witness lists, summaries of evidence, expert reports, and other required documents ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Liquor sales licence approved on consent subject to conditions regarding noise and entertainment.
The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for Pizzeria Defina.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application after receiving written objections.
Prior to the hearing, the applicant and the City of Toronto reached an agreement on conditions to be attached to the licence.
The Registrar took no position on the public interest merits.
The Board approved the application on consent, subject to conditions including restrictions on amplified sound, dance floors, and video games.
Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to revoke liquor licence because the licence had already expired and been cancelled.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the respondent's liquor licence.
During the hearing, evidence revealed that the respondent had not renewed the licence and it had been cancelled prior to the hearing.
The panel concluded it had no jurisdiction to make a finding under the Liquor Licence Act and concluded the matter.
Liquor licence suspended for four days for failing to verify minors' identity and permitting outside liquor.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for failing to verify the identity of minors and allowing them to consume outside liquor.
At the hearing, the parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.
The Board found the licensee breached the regulations and ordered a four-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 28 days following admitted violations including serving after hours and permitting drunkenness.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent licensee.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to multiple violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, including failing to clear signs of service, permitting drunken patrons, serving liquor after hours, and failing to have a manager supervising the premises.
The Board accepted the joint submission, suspending the liquor licence for 28 days and amending the licence conditions to require two licensed security guards.
Liquor licence suspension hearing adjourned sine die pending Divisional Court ruling on related matter.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Joe Kool's Restaurant.
At a pre-hearing, the parties jointly requested an adjournment pending the outcome of a motion for a stay of proceedings in a related matter before the Divisional Court, which raised the same legal issue.
The Board granted the adjournment sine die and scheduled a further pre-hearing.
Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries 10 days before liquor licence hearing.
The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of The Deck Pub & Grill.
The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries, and directed both the Registrar and the licensee to complete any further disclosure ten days before the scheduled hearing.
Liquor licence suspended for 30 days following admitted violations including overcrowding and obstructing an inspection.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the liquor licence of Agogo Karaoke Inc. for multiple violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting to infractions including overcrowding, failing to clear signs of service, obstructing an inspection, and providing false information on a licence application.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence renewed with conditions requiring payment of tax arrears and compliance with Ministry of Revenue.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse to renew the licensee's liquor licence due to retail sales tax arrears of over $109,000.
At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered that conditions be added to the licence, requiring the licensee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Revenue, pay $20,000 immediately, and ensure all future tax returns are filed on time with full payment.
Lottery retailer registration suspended for five days on consent for failing to report administrative penalties.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend the Registrant's lottery retailer registration.
The Registrant had failed to notify the Deputy Registrar of three administrative penalties assessed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, in breach of its terms of registration.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.
The Vice-Chair accepted the joint submission and ordered a five-day suspension of the Registrant's registration.
Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries ten days before liquor licence suspension hearing.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of McGradies Tap & Grill.
The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and a detailed summary of each witness's evidence to the Registrar ten days before the hearing.
The Registrar was also ordered to complete any further disclosure ten days prior to the hearing.
Pre-hearing order issued requiring mutual disclosure 10 days before liquor licence suspension hearing.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Capitol Concert Theatre.
The Vice-Chair ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar's Representative to disclose their witness lists, evidence summaries, and any further disclosure at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing dates.
Application for increased indoor restaurant capacity approved with reduced hours; patio application deferred pending municipal approval.
The applicant sought to increase the indoor capacity of its restaurant and add a licensed outdoor patio.
Local residents objected, primarily citing concerns about noise, parking, and garbage.
The Board found that the objectors did not meet the onus to prove that the indoor capacity increase was against the public interest, and approved it subject to reduced hours of operation.
The Board deferred its decision on the outdoor patio pending approval by the municipal Committee of Adjustment regarding zoning issues.
Board ordered dates for a 14-day liquor licence suspension following the dismissal of an appeal.
The Board previously ordered a 14-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for a violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
The licensee appealed the decision and obtained a stay, but the appeal was subsequently dismissed on consent and the stay lifted.
The Board issued this order to set the dates for the 14-day suspension, commencing on January 30, 2011.
Board declined to set liquor licence suspension dates as the licence was already administratively revoked.
Following a finding that the licensee breached conditions of its liquor licence, the Board ordered a two-day suspension and requested proposed dates.
Before dates were set, the licence was administratively revoked because the premises closed.
The Board declined to set suspension dates, finding the issue moot, but noted it would do so if the revocation order is rescinded.
Monetary penalty of $2,000 upheld against licensee for permitting drunkenness on premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an Order of Monetary Penalty of $2,000 to the licensee for permitting drunkenness on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Police officers observed a highly intoxicated female patron lying in a VIP booth shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve.
The licensee appealed the order, arguing that staff were distracted by cleaning up confetti and did not see the patron.
The Board confirmed the Registrar's decision, finding that the patron was clearly intoxicated and that the licensee knew or ought to have known of her condition given the staffing levels in the area.
The $2,000 monetary penalty was upheld.
Liquor licence suspended for 19 days for overcrowding and obstructing an inspection.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Clinton's for overcrowding and obstructing an inspection.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to the violations and a Joint Submission on Disposition.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 19-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 7 days on consent after licensee admitted to serving a minor.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a minor was consuming alcohol in the licensed premises and the licensee failed to inspect their identification, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.
The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.