June 19, 2009
OLYMPIA - On June 12, 13 Tacoma businesses failed liquor
compliance checks conducted by the Washington State Liquor
Control Board (WSLCB) and the Tacoma Police Department. Two
teams of officers checked 45 businesses for sales/service of
alcohol to minors.
The 13 businesses were cited for selling alcohol to
investigative aides working with police and liquor enforcement
officers.
Compliance checks
The WSLCB and local authorities regularly conduct compliance
checks of area businesses licensed to sell alcohol. These
businesses include spirits, beer and wine restaurants, grocery
stores, state and contract 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 identification.
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.
Tacoma businesses that sold alcohol to a minor:
- One Stop Mini Mart, 4401 6th Ave.
- Taggers Mini Mart, 6615 S. 12th St.
- Java Fusion Coffee House, 6820 6th Ave.
- Imperial Dragon Restaurant, 6805 6th Ave.
- Cloverleaf, 6430 6th Ave.
- Tower Lanes Restaurant, 6323 6th Ave.
- Tacoma Boys, 5602 6th Ave.
- Hell’s Kitchen, 3829 6th Ave.
- King’s Deli & Grocery, 326 Tacoma Ave. S.
- 54th Sports Bar, 5415 S. Tacoma Way
- Tienda Taqueria Mini Market, 4314 Portland Ave. No. 8
- Mountain Tavern, 5520 Pacific Ave.
- Pac 40 Lounge & Restaurant, 3850 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma businesses that did not sell alcohol to a minor:
- Checkers Food Mart, 1822 S. Jackson
- E-Z Food Store, 2728 S. 12th St.
- Fred Meyer No. 605, 6901 S. 19th St.
- C & D Family Restaurant And Lounge, 1602 S. Mildred
- T C Deli & Grocery, 6701 S. 12th St.
- Pop's Deli Mart, 7202 6th Ave.
- 6th Ave Food Market, 7008 6th Ave.
- Game On Sports Grille, 6409 6th Ave.
- Bella Nina's, 6218 6th Ave.
- 6th Ave Sports Bar & Grill, 6108 6th Ave.
- Safeway Store No. 1246, 6201 6th Ave.
- Big Kmart No. 4178, 5132 6th Ave.
- Stop In Grocery, 3908 6th Ave.
- Westend Pub & Grill, 3840 6th Ave.
- Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza, 3518 6th Ave.
- Neighborhood Market, 3002 6th Ave.
- Cork! A Wine Bar, 3012 6th Ave.
- O'Malley's, 2403 6th Ave.
- Alarkey's Pool & Brew, 445 Tacoma Ave S.
- Handy Mart Grocery-Deli, 402 Tacoma Ave S.
- Station 56, 5602 S. Washington St.
- Min Grocery, 3124 E. Portland Ave.
- P&J Deli Mart, 3535 Portland Ave.
- El Potrero, 4314 E. Portland Ave.
- Bonita Restaurant Lounge, 5604 Portland Ave.
- Nite & Day Deli Mart, 5516 Portland Ave.
- J & P Deli Mart, 5601 E. Portland Ave. No. 1
- 72nd Street Chevron, 805 72nd St. E.
- 43 Rd Street Pub & Restaurant, 4302 Pacific Ave.
- Rose Cafe, 8611 S. Hosmer St. Ste. A-1
- Latitude 84, 8401 S .Hosmer
- Friendly Duck, 5026 South Tacoma Way
Contact: Lisa Reinke, WSLCB Southwest Region Enforcement
Captain, 253-471-4582
Anne Radford, WSLCB Communications Consultant, 360-664-1604
-30-
|
