Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
Respondent: HARTE, INC., D/B/A SANTO'S PIZZA RESTAURANT
Judges: JOHN G. VAN LANINGHAM
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Filed: Feb. 05, 2016
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
Latest Update: Jan. 18, 2025
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RE: CASE NUMBER 2015038371
DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
PETITIONER,
VS.
HARTE INC
D/B/A SANTOS PIZZA RESTAURANT
LICENSE NUMBER BEV6602868 SERIES 2COP
RESPONDENT
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Comes now, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, herein after referred to as
“petitioner,” and files this administrative complaint against HARTE INC herein after referred to as
“respondent,” and alleges:
1, Petitioner is the state agency charged with supervising businesses licensed under the
Florida beverage, tobacco and tax, and tobacco products permit laws pursuant to
sections 559.061, 561.07, 561.15, 561.19, 561.29, 561.501, 210.15, 210.16, 210.45,
210.50, 569.003, and 569.006, Florida Statutes.
2. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, the holder of a valid
license/permit, issued in the State of Florida, by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages
and Tobacco. Respondent's last known mailing address is as follows:
HARTE INC
D/B/A SANTOS PIZZA RESTAURANT
10075 S US HWY 1
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34952
And the division has not been notified of any other designated person or address for
the service of process and notices authorized by Rule 61A-2.012, Florida
Administrative Code.
3. Petitioner intends to revoke; suspend; annul; impose civil penalties, investigative
costs, and late penalties; or any combination of these authorized penalties. This
intended action is based on the below described facts or conduct.
772.468.3927 337 N US Highway 1, Suite 111 www. MyFloridalicense.com
Fort Pierce, FL 34950 License Efficiently. Regulate Fairly.
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RE: CASE NUMBER 2015038371
DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
VS.
HARTE INC
D/B/A SANTOS PIZZA RESTAURANT
LICENSE NUMBER BEV6602868
You, HARTE INC, D/B/A SANTOS PIZZA RESTAURANT, are charged with the following count(s):
4. On or about 08/31/15, you, the aforementioned licensee, holding a license issued by the Division
of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, or your agent(s), officer(s), servant(s), or employee(s), to wit:
Juan Echavez, did fail to notify the division of a transfer of 10 percent or more of any financial
interest, a change of executive officers or directors, or a divestiture or resignation of such interest or
position, in your business licensed under the Beverage Law, this act being contrary to and.in
violation of section 561.17(3), Florida Statutes, within section 561.29(1)(a), Florida Statutes.
2. On or about 08/31/15, you, the aforementioned licensee, holding a license issued by the Division
of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, or your agent(s), officer(s), servant(s), or employee(s), to wit:
Juan Echavez, did uniawfully on your premises or elsewhere while in the scope of employment,
possess for resale alcoholic beverages, to wit: Woodbridge Chardonnay, Woodbridge Cabernet
Sauvignon, Woodbridge Merlot, Sutter Home White Zinfandel, Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio,
purchased or acquired in any manner from a person or entity not licensed as a distributor under the
Beverage Law, to wit: home residence, this act being contrary to and in violation of section
561.14(3), Florida Statutes, within section 561.29(1\(a), Florida Statutes.
Signed this August 31, 2015
Thomas R. Philpot, Director
Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco
Rodney Tilley 7
Law Enforcement Captain
Explanation of Service:
Date Served.
Received By.
Personal Service By (sign)
Personal Service By (print)
Service Location
Certified Mail #
*Altach Receipt if Served by Mail. . ’
772.468.3927 337 N US Highway 1, Suite 111 www, MyFioridaLicense.com
Fart Plerce, FL 34950 License Efficiently. Regulate Fairly.
Docket for Case No: 16-000631
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 06, 2016 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 06, 2016 |
Petitioner's Renewed Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Mar. 25, 2016 |
Order to Show Cause and Compel Discovery.
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Mar. 24, 2016 |
Petitioner's Motion to Compel Discovery or to Deem Facts Admitted and Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Mar. 10, 2016 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Mar. 10, 2016 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Mar. 10, 2016 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Feb. 16, 2016 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Set of Admissions, Interrogatories, and Request for Production filed.
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Feb. 15, 2016 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Feb. 15, 2016 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for April 11, 2016; 9:00 a.m.; Port St. Lucie and Tallahassee, FL).
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Feb. 15, 2016 |
Order Allowing Megan Gottschall to Appear as a Qualified Representative on Behalf of Petitioner.
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Feb. 15, 2016 |
Petitioner's Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 09, 2016 |
Petitioner's Motion to Accept Qualified Representative filed.
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Feb. 05, 2016 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 05, 2016 |
Request for Hearing filed.
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Feb. 05, 2016 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 05, 2016 |
Agency referral filed.
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