Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
Respondent: FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY, INC.
Judges: DARREN A. SCHWARTZ
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Port St. Lucie, Florida
Filed: Mar. 05, 2014
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, April 21, 2014.
Latest Update: Jan. 10, 2025
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RE: CASE NUMBER 2013021431
DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
PETITIONER,
VS.
FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY INC
D/B/A FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY
LICENSE NUMBER BEV6602484 SERIES 2APS
RESPONDENT
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Comes now, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, herein after referred to as
“petitioner,” and files this administrative complaint against FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY
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:
FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY INC
D/B/A FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY
1703 N 17TH STREET
FORT PIERCE, FL. 34950
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 www, MyFloridaLicense.
Suite 111 License Efficiently. Regulate Fairly.
Ft. Pierce FL 34950-4255
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RE: CASE NUMBER 2013021431
DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
VS.
FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY INC
D/B/A FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY
LICENSE NUMBER BEV6602484
You, FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY INC, D/B/A FRIENDLY MEAT AND GROCERY, are
charged with the following count(s):
1. On or about June 19, 2013, you, the aforementioned licensee, or your agent(s), officer(s),
servant(s), or employee(s), to wit: Friendly Meat and Grocery Inc, did unlawfully on your
premises licensed under the Beverage Law, fail to maintain and keep for a period of 3 years at
the place of business where any transaction takes place, such records of cigarettes received,
sold, or delivered within the state as may be required by the division, this act being contrary to
and in violation of section 210.09(3), within 210.16(1), Florida Statutes.
2. On or about June 19, 2013, you, the aforementioned licensee, or your agent(s), officer(s),
servant(s), or employee(s), to wit: Friendly Meat and Grocery Inc, holding a license under the
Beverage Law, did unlawfully fail to maintain records of all purchases and acquisitions of
alcoholic beverages and failed to produce such records for inspection by, Investigation
Specialist Il Parnass, within 14 days of written request therefor, this act being contrary to and
in violation of section 561.55 (3) (b), within 561.29(1)(a) Florida Statutes.
Signed this October 1, 2013
Robert A. Douglas, Director
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
armen Puentés-Croye
Law Enforcement Captain
Explanation of Service:
Date Served
Received By. .
Personal
Service By
Certified Mail #
Attach Receipt if Served by Mail.
772.488.3927 337 N US Highway #1
www.MyF loridaLicense.com
Suite 111 License Efficiently. Regulate Fairly.
Ft. Piesce FL 34950-4255
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Docket for Case No: 14-001009
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 21, 2014 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 21, 2014 |
Petitioner's Unopposed Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 17, 2014 |
Order Denying Petitioner`s Motion for Rule to Show Cause and for Order Compelling Discovery.
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Apr. 08, 2014 |
Petitioner's Motion for Rule to Show Cause and for Order Compelling Discovery filed.
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Mar. 27, 2014 |
Order Allowing Withdrawal of Counsel.
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Mar. 26, 2014 |
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel filed.
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Mar. 14, 2014 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 14, 2014 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for May 19, 2014; 9:00 a.m.; Port St. Lucie and Tallahassee, FL).
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Mar. 07, 2014 |
Notice of Serving Petitioner's First Set of Admissions, Interrogatories and Request for Production filed.
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Mar. 06, 2014 |
Initial Order.
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
Respondent's Verified Motion to Dismiss Administrative Complaint, Answer, Request for Formal Hearing and Trial, Request for Relief and Affirmative Defenses (filed in Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, in and for St. Lucie County, Florida).
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
Request for Administrative Hearing filed.
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 05, 2014 |
Agency referral filed.
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