ALLENTOWN PA – Twelve establishments that hold liquor or other licenses issued by the state of Pennsylvania, including two in Montgomery County and three in Berks County, were cited during April by the state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for a variety of violations. Its Allentown-based district office reported on the infractions Tuesday (April 30, 2024).
Pennsylvania State Police troopers are assigned to the bureau for enforcement of liquor laws and related provisions. They cover more than 3,600 licensees in the district comprised of Montgomery, Berks, Lehigh, Bucks, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties.
During the month the office said it received 75 complaints, issued 18 violation letters, also issued 27 violation warning letters, and made two criminal arrests. The district said it did not conduct buyer age compliance checks during the month, and as a result did not cite anyone for under-age alcohol possession or consumption.
In Montgomery County, licensees cited were:
La Poblanita Mexican Cuisine and Bar of Norristown, for failure to adhere to the board’s additional license restrictions; and
MMT Lapagave LLC of Flourtown, for failure to ensure and alcohol service person completed required training;
In Berks County:
Pennwyn Motor Association of Mohnton, for five listed small games of chance violations, and seven listed liquor code violations;
Riverboat Saloon of Shartlesville, for failure to keep records on the licensed premises, and permitting smoking in a public place where smoking is prohibited; and
Tivoli Beneficial Association of Reading, for three listed small games of chance violations, and three listed liquor code violations.
Citations also were issued to three establishments in Bucks County, two in Lehigh County, one in Northampton County, and one in Schuylkill County.
Charges to be reviewed
In the report, District Office Commander Sgt. Waleska Gonzalez wrote that all charges will be brought before an administrative law judge. The report did not indicate when the judge will review the charges, or what if any penalties might be imposed.
The judge has the authority “to impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses, and up to $5,000 for more serious offenses,” according to the report. The judge also can impose a license suspension or revocation if the severity of charges warrants it. Additionally, the judge also can require training to educate licensees on meeting state requirements.
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