Elawyers Elawyers
Washington| Change

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO, vs BARGHOUTHI ENTERPRISES, INC., D/B/A FOWLER LIQUOR STORE, 03-000431 (2003)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 03-000431 Visitors: 49
Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO,
Respondent: BARGHOUTHI ENTERPRISES, INC., D/B/A FOWLER LIQUOR STORE
Judges: LAWRENCE P. STEVENSON
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Fort Myers, Florida
Filed: Feb. 11, 2003
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Thursday, June 5, 2003.

Latest Update: Jul. 15, 2004
Summary: Whether Respondent committed the offenses set forth in the Administrative Actions in these consolidated cases, and, if so, what penalty should be imposed.Department proved by clear and convincing evidence that licensee sold alcoholic beverages to minors on multiple occasions; the third violation merits license revocation.
6-504 GD Final Order No. BPR-2003-01896 Date: FILED G-24-03 Department of Business and Professional Regulation AGENCY CLERK Sarah Wachman, Agency Clerk tal wPtordM Liked Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1020 Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco PETITIONER o vs. DBPR CASE NOS. FT 46 012762 FT 46 012753 : DOAH CASE NOS. 03-0217 03-0431 i LICENSE NO. 46-04643 Barghouthi Enterprises, Inc. SERIES: 3PS d/b/a Fowler Liquor Store ' , ' ‘\ RESPONDENT 5 LD FINAL ORDER This matter comes before me for final Agency Order. The issue before me is whether and to what extent Respondent’s alcoholic beverage license is subject to penalties pursuant to Sections 561.29 and 562.11, Florida Statutes, and Rule 61A-2.022, Florida Administrative Code. Whether this Alcoholic Beverage License is subject to revocation pursuant to Section 561.29, Florida Statutes. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT 1. On July 11, 2002, the Division filed a one-count Administrative Action (DBPR case number FT 46 012753) against Respondent. The Division charged Respondent with having violated Section 562.11(1)(a), Florida Statutes, by selling, serving, or giving an alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises to a person under the age of twenty-one years. On September 6, 2002, the Division filed another one-count Administrative Action (DBPR case number FT 46 012762) against Case Numbers: FT 46 012762 FT 46 012753 License Number:46-04643 Page 2 of 4 Respondent. The Division charged Respondent with having violated Section 562.11(1)(a), Florida Statutes, by selling, giving, serving, or allowing to be consumed, alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises to or by a person under the age of twenty-one years. 2. Respondent filed a timely request for hearing, citing disputed issues of fact. 3. The cases were referred to DOAH on February 11, 2003. Also on February 11, 2003, the Division filed a motion to consolidate the cases, which was granted by Order dated February 13, 2003. 4, A formal hearing was conducted by Administrative Law Judge Lawrence P. Stevenson on March 7, 2003. 5. A Recommended Order was issued by the Administrative Law Judge on June 5, 2003. FINDINGS OF FACT 6. A thorough review of the entire record of this matter reveals that the findings of fact contained in the recommended order are based on competent, substantial evidence and that the proceedings on which the findings were based complied with the essential requirements of the law. 7. The Division hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the Findings of Fact as set forth in the Recommended Order. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 8. A thorough review of the entire record in this matter indicates that the Conclusions of Law contained in the Recommended Order are reasonable and correct interpretations of the law based on the Findings of Fact: 9. The Division hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the Conclusions of Law as set forth in the Recommended Order. 10. This Final Order is entered after a review of the complete record. Page 2 of 4 Case Numbers: FT 46 012762 FT 46 012753 License Number:46-04643 Page 3 of 4 ORDER Having fully considered the complete record of this case and the Recommended Order of the administrative law judge, I hereby adopt the Recommended Order of the administrative law judge. It is ORDERED that license number 46-04643 is hereby REVOKED upon entry of this Final Order. nd DONE and ORDERED at Tallahassee, Florida, this as day of June, 2003. PAT WILSON PARMER, Director Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco This Order of the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will become final unless judicial review is initiated within 30 days of the date of rendition. The rendition date is the date the Order is filed by the Agency Indexing Clerk. Judicial review may be commenced by filing an original Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and a copy, accompanied by filing fees prescribed by law, with the appropriate District Court of Appeal, pursuant to Section 120.68, Florida Statutes and Rule 9.110, F.R.A.P. A transcript of the informal hearing may be obtained upon written request received no later than 60 days from the rendition date of this Order. Mail Certification: This Final Order was sent by Certified Mail to: Fowler Liquor Store 3450 Fowler Street Ft. Myers, FL 33901 #7000 0600 0021 3099 5495 By: Mail Date: Page 3 of 4 Additional copies mailed to: John Kyle Shoemaker, Esq. PO Box 1601 Ft. Myers, FL 33902 Ft. Myers District Enforcement/Licensing Office Mike Martinez Assistant General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Page 4 of 4 Case Numbers: FT 46 012762 FT 46 012753 License Number:46-04643 Page 4 of 4

Docket for Case No: 03-000431
Issue Date Proceedings
Jul. 15, 2004 Final Order filed.
Sep. 12, 2003 Motion to Amend Final Order filed by Respondent.
Jun. 05, 2003 Recommended Order (hearing held March 7, 2003). CASE CLOSED.
Jun. 05, 2003 Recommended Order cover letter identifying hearing record referred to the Agency sent out.
May 08, 2003 Exceptions to Recommended Order filed by Respondent.
Apr. 21, 2003 Petitioner`s Proposed Recommended Order filed.
Apr. 11, 2003 Transcript of Proceedings filed.
Mar. 07, 2003 CASE STATUS: Hearing Held; see case file for applicable time frames.
Mar. 06, 2003 Petitioner`s 2nd Amended Exhibit List filed.
Mar. 05, 2003 Letter to Judge Stevenson from M. Martinez enclosing additional original exhibit filed.
Mar. 04, 2003 Letter to Judge Stevenson from M. Martinez enclosing Petitioner`s original exhibits filed.
Mar. 04, 2003 Petitioner`s Amended Exhibit List (filed via facsimile).
Mar. 03, 2003 Amended Notice of Video Teleconference issued. (hearing scheduled for March 7, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Myers and Tallahassee, FL, amended as to changing to video).
Feb. 28, 2003 Joint Prehearing Stipulation (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Feb. 28, 2003 Order Granting Leave to Amend issued.
Feb. 26, 2003 Notice of Appearance (filed by M. Martinez via facsimile).
Feb. 20, 2003 Amended Notice of Hearing issued. (hearing set for March 7, 2003; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Myers, FL, amended as to comnsolidated case No. 03-0431).
Feb. 17, 2003 Motion to Amend Administrative Action (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Feb. 14, 2003 Petitioner`s First Request for Production of Documents filed.
Feb. 14, 2003 Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Response to Ordered Coordinated Information (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 13, 2003 Petitioner`s First Set of Interrogatories to Respondent filed.
Feb. 13, 2003 Notice of Serving Petitioner`s First Set of Request for Admissions, Request for Production of Documents and Request for Interrogatories to Respondent filed.
Feb. 13, 2003 Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions filed.
Feb. 13, 2003 Order issued. (the motion to accept qualified representative is granted and Christina Pardieck will be permitted to participate in this proceeding as the qualified representative of Petitioner)
Feb. 13, 2003 Order of Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 03-000217, 03-000431)
Feb. 11, 2003 Petitioner`s Motion to Consolidate Cases (cases requested to be consolidated 03-0431, 03-0217) (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 11, 2003 Initial Order issued.
Feb. 11, 2003 Answer and Request for Hearing (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 11, 2003 Administrative Action (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 11, 2003 Agency Referral (filed via facsimile).

Orders for Case No: 03-000431
Issue Date Document Summary
Jun. 23, 2003 Agency Final Order
Jun. 05, 2003 Recommended Order Department proved by clear and convincing evidence that licensee sold alcoholic beverages to minors on multiple occasions; the third violation merits license revocation.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

Can't find what you're looking for?

Post a free question on our public forum.
Ask a Question
Search for lawyers by practice areas.
Find a Lawyer