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April 09, 2009
OLYMPIA - On March 28, six Vashon Island businesses failed
liquor compliance checks conducted by the Washington State
Liquor Control Board (WSLCB). Officers checked 10 businesses for
sales/service of alcohol to minors. The six businesses were
cited for selling alcohol to investigative aides working with
liquor enforcement officers.
The WSLCB regularly conduct compliance checks of area businesses
licensed to sell alcohol. These businesses include spirits, beer
and wine restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores,
neighborhood markets, taverns, wine bars and
sports/entertainment facilities. Compliance checks are proven
tools to reduce the sale of alcohol to minors.
Liquor enforcement officers conduct compliance checks assisted
by investigative aides. These individuals are from 18 to 20
years old. They must present their true identification if asked
by a clerk. However, they may attempt to be evasive if asked
their age but not asked for their I.D.
Liquor enforcement officers are empowered to issue
Administrative Violation Notices to businesses that fail
compliance checks. Fines or temporary license suspensions can be
issued depending on the severity of the infraction or the
frequency with which a business has been cited. Clerks who sell
can also receive a criminal citation. Liquor enforcement
officers review the past two years when determining fines or
license suspensions.
Businesses that sold alcohol to a minor:
- Vashon Thriftway, 9740 SW Bank Rd.
- All India Cafe, 17526 Vashon Hwy. SW
- Green Ginger, 9815 SW Bank Rd.
- Chorak’s Sportsman’s Inn, 17615 99th SW
- Vashon Mart (Chevron), 17803 Vashon Hwy. SW
- The Rock Island Pub & Pizza, 17322 Vashon Hwy. SW
Businesses that did not sell alcohol to a minor:
- Vashon Island Liquor Store No. 174, 9730 SW Bank Rd.
- Red Bicycle Bistro & Sushi, 17618 Vashon Hwy. SW
- Vashon Market, 17639 100th SW
- Mom’s Grocery and Deli (Vashon Mart Union 76), 19124
Vashon Hwy. SW
Contact: Capt. Justin Nordhorn, WSLCB King County
Enforcement, 206-439-3718
Anne Radford, WSLCB Communications Consultant, 360-664-1604
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