Brad Alton

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that drunken patrons were permitted on the premises, a fight broke out, and drinks were sold at a discounted price of $1.75.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for serving intoxicated patrons.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found that the licensee breached section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

Accepting the joint submission, the Board ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the corporate licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that the licensee permitted drunken patrons on the premises and served liquor to an intoxicated patron.

The Board accepted the joint submission, found breaches of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, and ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the licensee based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, including permitting an intoxicated person on the premises, failing to clear signs of alcohol service, and permitting underage consumption.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found the licensee breached the Act and regulations, suspended the licence for 17 days, and added conditions to the licence regarding security cameras and security staff requirements.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Centrinium Food & Beverage Service Inc., operating as The James Joyce Irish Pub.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that a drunken patron was permitted on the premises contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a four-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Hoang Viet Billiards.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a fight occurred on the premises and that police and inspectors were delayed entry due to locked doors while patrons were inside.

The Board accepted the joint submission, ordering a 14-day suspension of the licence and adding a condition that doors remain unlocked while patrons are inside.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

At the hearing, the parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that illegal gaming machines and marijuana belonging to an employee were found on the licensed premises.

The Board found the licensee breached subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

Accepting the Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition prohibiting video gaming machines on the premises.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts in which the respondent admitted to permitting overcrowding, allowing a patron to remove liquor from the premises, and permitting drunken patrons on the premises.

The Board accepted the joint submission on penalty, ordering a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence and adding a condition requiring all managers, servers, and security staff to complete a Board-approved server training program.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 1577137 Ontario Inc., operating as Downtown Echo Karaoke Box.

The licensee admitted to violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations, including permitting a drunken patron, failing to retain liquor purchase receipts, and allowing an unauthorized person behind the bar.

The Board accepted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, ordering a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Club Paris Inc. The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to permitting a drunken patron on the premises and exceeding the licensed capacity limit of 80 persons.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Deputy Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Leamington Dock Restaurant Inc. based on allegations of financial irresponsibility and contraventions of the Liquor Licence Act.

Following a hearing, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario confirmed its oral order to revoke the licence immediately due to the licensee's breach of a prior Board Order dated April 16, 2007.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of 2043391 Ontario Inc., operating as Peters Bar & Grill on Adelaide.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to violating several conditions of its licence, including playing music on the outdoor patio past permitted hours, propping doors open, permitting patrons to consume liquor in unlicensed areas, permitting drunkenness, permitting a patron to smoke marijuana, and failing to post the entire liquor licence.

The Board accepted the joint submission, suspending the liquor licence for 45 days and adding new conditions regarding Smart Serve certified staff and restricted hours for outdoor music.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for 35 days, alleging that the licensee permitted drunkenness on the premises contrary to subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The evidence indicated that two patrons were cut off from alcohol service when they showed signs of intoxication but were allowed to remain on the premises until they could safely return home.

The Board found that cutting off the patrons and allowing them to remain for safety reasons was prudent and did not constitute permitting drunkenness.

The Board made no finding of a violation.

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.

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.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Ruby Matilda Wright, operating as Stephanie’s Caribbean Cuisine, and to refuse the transfer of the licence to Stephanie’s Caribbean Cuisine Inc. The Board found multiple serious violations of the Liquor Licence Act, including providing false information, contracting out the sale of liquor, and financial irresponsibility.

The evidence demonstrated that the licensee allowed her daughter to effectively operate the business and failed to ensure compliance with the Act.

Concluding that the licensee lacked the ability to operate the business with honesty, integrity, and due diligence, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The licensee applied to remove conditions on its liquor licence that restricted the hours of alcohol service and required security staff, seeking to extend service by one hour.

The Registrar and local residents opposed the application, citing past issues with noise and vandalism that were resolved only after the conditions were imposed in 2001.

The Board denied the application, finding no evidence of a change in circumstances to justify removing the conditions, as the licensee's proposed changes to music and clientele were not yet implemented or proven effective.

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.

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.