October 28, 2002
Seattle- During the compliance checks a 15 or 16 year old will enter either a restaurant or a grocery store to attempt to buy cigarettes. Of the 28 compliance checks, the following 2 businesses sold cigarettes to a minor:
- Fremont 76 4600 Fremont Ave N
- Steve’s News, Inc 3416 Fremont Ave N
The Liquor Control Board commends the following businesses for passing Tuesday’s compliance checks:
- Lock & Keel Tavern 5144 Ballard Ave Nw
- Bad Alberts Tap And Grill 5100 Ballard Ave Nw
- Conor Byrne 5140 Ballard Ave Nw
- Tractor Tavern 5213 Ballard Ave Nw
- Hattie’s Hat 5231 Ballard Ave Nw
- Markettime Foods 4416 Fremont Ave N
- Dubliner Pub 3517 Fremont Ave N
- Fremont Fresh Market 3601 Fremont Ave N #212
- Buckaroo Tavern 4201 Fremont Ave N
- 7-Eleven 999 Leary Way Nw
- Triangle Lounge & Rest. 3507 Fremont Pl N
- K’s Deli & Grocery 3950 Leary Way Nw
- Ballard Grill & Alehouse 4300 Leary Way Nw
- J’s Deli Mart 4600 Leary Way Nw
- The George & Dragon Pub 206 N 36th St
- M.S. Grocery & Deli 418 N 36th St
- The Ballroom 456 N 36th St
- Fred Meyer #122 100 Nw 85th St
- 7-Eleven 3200 Nw 54th St
- Lockspot Cafe 3005 Nw 54th
- Mike’s Chili Parlor 1447 Nw Ballard Way
- 7-Eleven 304 N 36th St
- Arnolds Deli & Gas 2654 Nw Market St
- Locks Grocery And Deli 2804 Nw Market St
- Sloop Tavern 2830 Nw Market St
- Charlie’s At Shilshole 7001 Seaview Ave Nw
Clerks who sell tobacco to a minor receive a $50 fine for a first time offense. Licensees receive a penalty based on the following guidelines:
- First offense $100 dollar fine,
- Second offense $300 dollar fine,
- Third offense $1,000 dollar fine with a six-month license suspension and,
- Fourth offense is a $1,500 dollar fine with a 12-month license suspension.
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Members of the public who have concerns or complaints regarding
alcohol or tobacco sales to minors can contact the Liquor Control Board’s toll free tip line at 1-888-838-3956.
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