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