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Pittsburgh-area bars, restaurants cited for alleged liquor law violations

Here is a list of citations issued by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

Pittsburgh-area bars, restaurants cited for alleged liquor law violations

Here is a list of citations issued by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

PITTSBURGH'S ACTION NEWS 4 REPORTER IN UNION TOWN FOR THE GRAND OPENING. >> THE STORE IN UNION TOWN IS THE FIRST WAL-MART IN THE STATE TO SELL BEER AND WINE. THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT CAME A FEW MOMENTS AGO AND WE'RE LEARNING THAT FIVE OTHER COUNTIES IN THE KEYSTONE STATE WILL ALSO HAVE THE ADDITION. >> THIS CELEBRATION INSIDE THE UNION TOWN WAL-MART HAS PEOPLE FILLING UP THEIR GLASSES WITH WINE, BUT THE DRINKS ARE JUST FOR TOASTING. >> CHEERS. >> THE UNION TOWN STORE IS THE FIRST WAL-MART IN THE STATE TO SELL BEER AND WINE. >> I'M REALLY EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY ON ANOTHER LEVEL. BEING ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, MAKING IT MORE CONVENIENT FOR THEM TO SHOP. >> WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT WAL-MART SELLING BEER AND WINE HERE IN THE STATE NOW? >> I THINK IT WOULD BE A GOOD THING JUST BECAUSE, IF ANYBODY NEEDS TO GET IT ON THEIR LIST, THEY CAN STOP HERE AND GET IT ALL DONE AT ONCE. >> THE HONORARY FIRST CUSTOMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE MATT DOWLING. >> HE THINKS THE STORE'S ADDED FEATURE COULD CREATE MORE REVENUE FOR FAYETTE COUNTY. >> THIS BEER AND WINE CAFE WILL CREATE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS, SO WE'LL ADD GROWTH TO OUR LOCAL ECONOMY. >> DOWLING BOUGHT THIS BOTTLE OF WINE WITH A SPECIAL LABEL MARKING THE OCCASION. IT'S FROM CHRISTIAN W. CLAY WINERY, THE OWNER, SHARE CLAY, SAYS SEEING HER WINE SITTING ON WAL-MART STORE SHELVES IS SURREAL. >> I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. IT STARTED WITH A LITTLE TINY VINEYARD OF A THOUSAND GRAPE VINES. NEVER WOULD I HAVE GUESSED THAT HE WOULD BE THE WORLD'S LARGEST RETAILER SELLING OUR WINE. >> IT'S A PROTOTYPE FOR THE REST OF THE COMMONWEALTH. FIVE OTHER COUNTIES WILL DO THE SAME IN THE NEAR FUTURE. BEAVER, BLAIR, CLEARFIELD, ERIE AND WESTMORELAND. >> THIS CAFE SITS IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. IT'S A RENOVATED SPACE THAT USED TO BE AN
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Pittsburgh-area bars, restaurants cited for alleged liquor law violations

Here is a list of citations issued by the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement.

Below is a list of local businesses cited in December 2019 by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for alleged liquor law violations.Charges will be brought before an administrative law judge who can impose fines from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for serious offenses. The ALJ can also suspend or revoke a license, and can mandate training.(NOTE: This page will be updated when citations are issued for January 2020.)Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news._________________OUT OF THE FIRE CAFE3784 STATE ROUTE 31 STE 200DONEGAL TWPWESTMORELAND COUNTYDONEGAL PA 15628Citation was issued on: 12/30/19Violation: SALE TO A MINORRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________CRUCIBLE LOCAL NO 5 GREENE COUNTY CITIZENS CLUBPO BOX 241CUMBERLAND TWPGREENE COUNTYCRUCIBLE PA 15325-0241Citation was issued on: 12/30/19Violation: YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 CONCERNING THE LOCAL OPTION SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE ACT; DURING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 14, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2019, YOU FAILED TO ADHERE TO CONSTITUTION AND/OR BY-LAWS; ON APRIL 14, MAY 12 AND JULY 14, 2019, YOU FAILED TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS; ON APRIL 26, 2019, YOU SOLD ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO NONMEMBERS; YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2019; DURING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 14, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2019, YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE LIQUOR CODE AND TITLE 40 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CODE.Read the violation notice (PDF)_________________HERMINIE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME ASSOCIATION501 CHURCH STPO BOX 3SEWICKLEY TWPWESTMORELAND COUNTYHERMINIE PA 15637-0003Citation was issued on: 12/30/19Violation: YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING OCTOBER 29, 2019 CONCERNING THE LOCAL OPTION SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE ACTRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________KRAZY KAREN'S CAFE & GALLERIA1000-02 N CANAL STSHARPSBURGALLEGHENY COUNTYPITTSBURGH PA 15215-2412Citation was issued on: 12/30/19Violation: DURING THE PERIODS OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 5, 7 THROUGH 12, 14 THROUGH 19, 21 THROUGH 26, 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 4 THROUGH 9 AND 11 THROUGH 16, 2019, YOU SOLD ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AFTER YOUR HEAL TH PERMIT OR LICENSE EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, AND HAD NOT BEEN RENEWED AND/OR VALIDATED; YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING NOVEMBER 16, 2019; DURING THE PEIOD FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2019, YOU FAILED TO ADHERE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH THE BOARD PLACING ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS UPON THE SUBJECT LICENSE.Read the violation notice (PDF)_________________ORDER OF OWLS HOMESTEAD NEST NO. 1538524 W 7TH AVEALLEGHENY COUNTYWEST HOMESTEAD PA 15120Citation was issued on: 12/23/19Violation: Sold alcoholic beverages after your health permit or license expired on August 31, 2019Read the violation notice (PDF)_________________EDGEWOOD GIANT EAGLE1705 S BRADDOCK AVEALLEGHENY COUNTYPITTSBURGH PA 15218-1865Citation was issued on: 12/23/19Violation: Failed to notify the Board within 15 days of change of managerRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________ECONOMY TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOC.3304 CONWAY WALLROSE RDECONOMY BOROBEAVER COUNTYSEWICKLEY PA 15143-9804Citation was issued on: 12/18/19Violation: YOU POSSESSED OR OPERATED GAMBLING DEVICES OR PARAPHERNALIA OR PERMITTED GAMBLING OR LOTTERIES, POOLSELLING AND/OR BOOKMAKING ON YOUR LICENSED PREMISESRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________SAGA STEAK HOUSE INC1040 SETTLERS RIDGE CTR DRALLEGHENY COUNTYROBINSON TWP PA 15205Citation was issued on: 12/18/19Violation: SALE TO A MINORRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________BAKERSFIELD938-940 PENN AVEALLEGHENY COUNTYPITTSBURGH PA 15222-3700Citation was issued on: 12/13/19Violation: Failed to have your Board-approved manager complete RAMP Training within 180 days if the Board's approval of appointmentRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________HOTEL JEFFERSON1428 JEFFERSON RDPO BOX 146GREENE COUNTYJEFFERSON PA 15344Citation was issued on: 12/13/19Violation: Sold alcohol to one (1) minor, nineteen (19) years of ageRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________BUDDY'S INC.555 W HIGH STFRANKLIN TWPGREENE COUNTYWAYNESBURG PA 15370Citation was issued on: 12/13/19Violation: Sold alcohol to 1 (one) minor, nineteen (19) years of ageRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________ACE'S & DEUCE'S1400 FIFTH AVEALLEGHENY COUNTYPITTSBURGH PA 15219-6216Citation was issued on: 12/13/19Violation: On September 27, 2019 you permitted smoking in a public place where smoking is not permittedOn September 27 and October 17, 2019 you failed to adhere to the conditions of the agreement enter into with the Board placing additional restrictions on the subject licenseRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________SAGA JAPAN STEAKHOUSE710 MALL CIR DRUPPER LEVELALLEGHENY COUNTYMONROEVILLE PA 15146-2246Citation was issued on: 12/09/19Violation: Sold alcohol to one minor (19) years of age.Read the violation notice (PDF)_________________NIKKI'S BREW'RY OUTLET4313 WALNUT STALLEGHENY COUNTYMCKEESPORT PA 15132Citation was issued on: 12/09/19Violation: On July 2 sold alcohol to one minor, (19) years of ageDuring July 4 through November 6 failed to have your board approved manager RAMP trained within 180 days of the Board's approval.Read the violation notice (PDF)_________________PAZZO ITALIAN GRILL412 CENTER STALLEGHENY COUNTYMCKEESPORT PA 15132-2409Citation was issued on: 12/04/19Violation: All patrons to possess and/or remove alcoholic beverages from your premises after 2:30 A.M.Read the violation notice (PDF)_________________JILLYS RESTAURANT & TAVERN704 HILLER AVEPO BOX 322LUZERNE TWPFAYETTE COUNTYHILLER PA 15444Citation was issued on: 12/04/19Violation: Sold alcoholic beverages to one (1) minor, eighteen (18) years of ageRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________MINDFUL BREWING1001 WASHINGTON AVESCOTT TWPALLEGHENY COUNTYCARNEGIE PA 15106-3646Citation was issued on: 12/04/19Violation: Sold alcoholic beverages to one (1) minor, nineteen (19) years of age.Read the violation notice (PDF)_________________POLISH FALCONS NEST NO 147 OF AMERICA31 RUMBAUGH AVEMOUNT PLEASANT TWPWESTMORELAND COUNTYMOUNT PLEASANT PA 15666-1314Citation was issued on: 12/04/19Violation: Failed to have your board approved manager complete RAMP training within 180 daysRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________TAYLOR JO'S 6 PAC SHACK339 STATE RTE 711PO BOX 143DONEGAL TWPWESTMORELAND COUNTYJONES MILLS PA 15646-0143Citation was issued on: 12/04/19Violation: Insufficient funds for payment of malt or brewed beveragesRead the violation notice (PDF)_________________

Below is a list of local businesses cited in December 2019 by the state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for alleged liquor law violations.

Charges will be brought before an administrative law judge who can impose fines from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for serious offenses. The ALJ can also suspend or revoke a license, and can mandate training.

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(NOTE: This page will be updated when citations are issued for January 2020.)

Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news.


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OUT OF THE FIRE CAFE
3784 STATE ROUTE 31 STE 200
DONEGAL TWP
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
DONEGAL PA 15628

Citation was issued on: 12/30/19

Violation: SALE TO A MINOR

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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CRUCIBLE LOCAL NO 5 GREENE COUNTY CITIZENS CLUB
PO BOX 241
CUMBERLAND TWP
GREENE COUNTY
CRUCIBLE PA 15325-0241

Citation was issued on: 12/30/19

Violation: YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 CONCERNING THE LOCAL OPTION SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE ACT; DURING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 14, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2019, YOU FAILED TO ADHERE TO CONSTITUTION AND/OR BY-LAWS; ON APRIL 14, MAY 12 AND JULY 14, 2019, YOU FAILED TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS; ON APRIL 26, 2019, YOU SOLD ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO NONMEMBERS; YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEPTEMBER 20, 2019; DURING THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 14, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2019, YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE LIQUOR CODE AND TITLE 40 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA CODE.

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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HERMINIE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HOME ASSOCIATION
501 CHURCH ST
PO BOX 3
SEWICKLEY TWP
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
HERMINIE PA 15637-0003

Citation was issued on: 12/30/19

Violation: YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING OCTOBER 29, 2019 CONCERNING THE LOCAL OPTION SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE ACT

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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KRAZY KAREN'S CAFE & GALLERIA
1000-02 N CANAL ST
SHARPSBURG
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
PITTSBURGH PA 15215-2412

Citation was issued on: 12/30/19

Violation: DURING THE PERIODS OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 5, 7 THROUGH 12, 14 THROUGH 19, 21 THROUGH 26, 28 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 4 THROUGH 9 AND 11 THROUGH 16, 2019, YOU SOLD ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AFTER YOUR HEAL TH PERMIT OR LICENSE EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2019, AND HAD NOT BEEN RENEWED AND/OR VALIDATED; YOU FAILED TO MAINTAIN COMPLETE AND TRUTHFUL RECORDS COVERING THE OPERATION OF THE LICENSED BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING NOVEMBER 16, 2019; DURING THE PEIOD FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2019, YOU FAILED TO ADHERE TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO WITH THE BOARD PLACING ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS UPON THE SUBJECT LICENSE.

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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ORDER OF OWLS HOMESTEAD NEST NO. 1538
524 W 7TH AVE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
WEST HOMESTEAD PA 15120

Citation was issued on: 12/23/19
Violation: Sold alcoholic beverages after your health permit or license expired on August 31, 2019

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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EDGEWOOD GIANT EAGLE
1705 S BRADDOCK AVE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
PITTSBURGH PA 15218-1865

Citation was issued on: 12/23/19

Violation: Failed to notify the Board within 15 days of change of manager

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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ECONOMY TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOC.
3304 CONWAY WALLROSE RD
ECONOMY BORO
BEAVER COUNTY
SEWICKLEY PA 15143-9804

Citation was issued on: 12/18/19

Violation: YOU POSSESSED OR OPERATED GAMBLING DEVICES OR PARAPHERNALIA OR PERMITTED GAMBLING OR LOTTERIES, POOLSELLING AND/OR BOOKMAKING ON YOUR LICENSED PREMISES

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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SAGA STEAK HOUSE INC
1040 SETTLERS RIDGE CTR DR
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
ROBINSON TWP PA 15205

Citation was issued on: 12/18/19

Violation: SALE TO A MINOR

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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BAKERSFIELD
938-940 PENN AVE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
PITTSBURGH PA 15222-3700

Citation was issued on: 12/13/19

Violation: Failed to have your Board-approved manager complete RAMP Training within 180 days if the Board's approval of appointment

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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HOTEL JEFFERSON
1428 JEFFERSON RD
PO BOX 146
GREENE COUNTY
JEFFERSON PA 15344

Citation was issued on: 12/13/19

Violation: Sold alcohol to one (1) minor, nineteen (19) years of age

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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BUDDY'S INC.
555 W HIGH ST
FRANKLIN TWP
GREENE COUNTY
WAYNESBURG PA 15370

Citation was issued on: 12/13/19

Violation: Sold alcohol to 1 (one) minor, nineteen (19) years of age

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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ACE'S & DEUCE'S
1400 FIFTH AVE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
PITTSBURGH PA 15219-6216

Citation was issued on: 12/13/19

Violation: On September 27, 2019 you permitted smoking in a public place where smoking is not permitted

On September 27 and October 17, 2019 you failed to adhere to the conditions of the agreement enter into with the Board placing additional restrictions on the subject license

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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SAGA JAPAN STEAKHOUSE
710 MALL CIR DR
UPPER LEVEL
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
MONROEVILLE PA 15146-2246

Citation was issued on: 12/09/19

Violation: Sold alcohol to one minor (19) years of age.

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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NIKKI'S BREW'RY OUTLET
4313 WALNUT ST
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
MCKEESPORT PA 15132

Citation was issued on: 12/09/19

Violation: On July 2 sold alcohol to one minor, (19) years of age

During July 4 through November 6 failed to have your board approved manager RAMP trained within 180 days of the Board's approval.

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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PAZZO ITALIAN GRILL
412 CENTER ST
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
MCKEESPORT PA 15132-2409

Citation was issued on: 12/04/19

Violation: All patrons to possess and/or remove alcoholic beverages from your premises after 2:30 A.M.

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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JILLYS RESTAURANT & TAVERN
704 HILLER AVE
PO BOX 322
LUZERNE TWP
FAYETTE COUNTY
HILLER PA 15444

Citation was issued on: 12/04/19

Violation: Sold alcoholic beverages to one (1) minor, eighteen (18) years of age

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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MINDFUL BREWING
1001 WASHINGTON AVE
SCOTT TWP
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
CARNEGIE PA 15106-3646

Citation was issued on: 12/04/19

Violation: Sold alcoholic beverages to one (1) minor, nineteen (19) years of age.

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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POLISH FALCONS NEST NO 147 OF AMERICA
31 RUMBAUGH AVE
MOUNT PLEASANT TWP
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
MOUNT PLEASANT PA 15666-1314

Citation was issued on: 12/04/19

Violation: Failed to have your board approved manager complete RAMP training within 180 days

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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TAYLOR JO'S 6 PAC SHACK
339 STATE RTE 711
PO BOX 143
DONEGAL TWP
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
JONES MILLS PA 15646-0143

Citation was issued on: 12/04/19

Violation: Insufficient funds for payment of malt or brewed beverages

Read the violation notice (PDF)

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