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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs DAVID L. CREWS, T/A CREWS TEXACO, 90-004561 (1990)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Jacksonville, Florida Sep. 26, 1991 Number: 90-004561 Latest Update: Jan. 22, 1992

The Issue The issues for determination are whether Respondent, holder of an alcoholic beverage license, sold or permitted the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors on his licensed premises; whether Respondent retained alcoholic beverage invoices or sales tickets for three years in accordance with licensure requirements; and whether Respondent kept cigarette invoices or sales tickets for three years in accordance with licensure requirements.

Findings Of Fact Respondent is David L. Crews, holder of Alcoholic Beverage License No. 55-00162, series 1-APS, for a licensed premises known as Crews Texaco located in Nassau County, Florida. On December 15, 1989, Respondent sold William Christopher Brannan a twelve pack of beer which is an alcoholic beverage. Brannan was 17 years of age at the time Respondent sold him the beer. At the time of the sale, Respondent did not ask for proof of age or any other form of identification from Brannan. Accompanying Brannan on December 15, 1989, were two other teenagers: Robert Terrell Simmons, Jr., and Larry W. Wilkerson. Respondent sold Simmons a case of Busch beer, an alcoholic beverage, at the same time as the sale to Brannan. Simmons was 18 years of age at the time of the sale. Respondent did not ask for proof of age or any other form of identification from either Simmons or Wilkerson. It was common knowledge in the area that Respondent would readily sell alcoholic beverages at a higher than normal price to persons under the lawful age of 21 years. Respondent charged Brannan and Simmons a higher price for the alcoholic beverages purchased by them because he knew they were under the age of 21 years. Brannan, Simmons and Wilkerson had attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages from Respondent earlier in the evening, but Respondent waved them away because law enforcement personnel were investigating a domestic disturbance near his business. Later in the evening of December 15, 1989, after purchasing the alcoholic beverages from Respondent, the three youths were involved in a alcohol related accident and Brannan was killed. On April 30, 1990, Respondent was convicted in Nassau County Court of two counts of providing alcoholic beverages to a minor and paid a fine of $127.50 on each count. He also received a 30 day suspended sentence on each count. On March 9, 1990, agents for Petitioner's Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco interviewed Respondent about the matter of sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons and conducted an inspection of his licensed premises. In the course of the inspection, the agents requested that Respondent produce his alcoholic beverage and cigarette invoices. Respondent was unable to produce the invoices and admitted to the agents that he had used the invoices for writing paper and had then thrown them away. Respondent reaffirmed these statements at the final hearing. As of December 20, 1991, Respondent has failed to produce either alcoholic beverage or cigarette invoices. As established by his own testimony at the final hearing, prior to March 9, 1990, Respondent did not maintain either alcoholic beverage or cigarette invoices on the licensed premises.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing, it is hereby RECOMMENDED that a Final Order be entered suspending Respondent's beverage license bearing number 55-00162, Series 1- APS, for a period of 40 days and requiring payment of a administrative fine in the amount of $2,000. DONE AND ENTERED this 14th day of January, 1992, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. DON W.DAVIS Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Fl 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 14th day of January, 1992. APPENDIX The following constitutes my specific rulings, in accordance with Section 120.59, Florida Statutes, on findings of fact submitted by the parties. Petitioner's Proposed Findings. 1.-21. Adopted, although not verbatim. 22.-26.Rejected, unnecessary. Respondent's Proposed Findings. None submitted. COPIES FURNISHED: Robin L. Suarez, Esq. Assistant General Counsel Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 David L. Crews U. S. 1 & 5th Street Hilliard, Florida 32046 Donald D. Conn General Counsel Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 Janet Ferris, Secretary Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1000 Richard W. Scully, Director Division of Alcoholic Beverages Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007

Florida Laws (3) 120.57561.29562.11
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs CESAR J. REYES, D/B/A BUSY CAFETERIA BAR, 93-006995 (1993)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Miami, Florida Dec. 10, 1993 Number: 93-006995 Latest Update: Jan. 18, 1994

The Issue At issue in this proceeding is whether respondent committed the offenses set forth in the notice to show cause and, if so, what disciplinary action should be imposed.

Findings Of Fact At all times material hereto, respondent, Cesar J. Reyes, held alcoholic beverage license number 23-05034, series 2-COP, for the premises known as Busy Cafeteria Bar (the "premises"), located at 4601 West Flagler Street, Miami, Dade County, Florida. In November 1993, Special Agent Joe Lopez of the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, together with the assistance of a confidential informant (CI), began an undercover investigation of the premises. Such investigation was predicated on information Special Agent Lopez had received from federal authorities which indicated that narcotics were being sold upon the premises. On December 1, 1993, Special Agent Lopez and the CI entered the licensed premises. While inside the premises, the CI met with respondent and purchased a small plastic package containing 1/2 gram of cocaine for $30.00. On the same occasion, Special Agent Lopez met with respondent, and he also purchased a small plastic package containing 1/2 gram of cocaine for $30.00. 1/ On December 2, 1993, Special Agent Lopez and the CI returned to the licensed premises. While inside the licensed premises, they again met with respondent and purchased a small plastic package containing 1/2 gram of cocaine for $30.00. On December 7, 1993, Special Agent Brian Weiner of the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco served respondent with an emergency order suspending his alcoholic beverage license, and placed respondent under arrest for the sale of cocaine. Incident to such arrest, Special Agent Weiner searched respondent's person and discovered six small plastic packages, each containing 1/2 gram of cocaine, in a small box tucked under respondent's waist band.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is RECOMMENDED that a final order be rendered dismissing Counts 1 and 2 of the notice to show cause, finding respondent guilty of Counts 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the notice to show cause, and revoking respondent's alcoholic beverage license. DONE AND ENTERED in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, this 28th day of December 1993. WILLIAM J. KENDRICK Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 28th day of December 1993.

Florida Laws (6) 120.57120.60561.29823.10893.03893.13 Florida Administrative Code (1) 61A-2.022
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs. LEARTIS FRAZIER, T/A FRAZIER`S GROCERY, 76-000685 (1976)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 76-000685 Latest Update: Nov. 01, 1976

The Issue Whether or not on or about the 19th day of August, 1975, the Respondent, Leartis Frazier, his agent, servant or employee, one Robert Henry Williams did unlawfully sell an alcoholic beverage, to wit: one 16 ounce can of Budweiser beer, in a manner not permitted by the Respondent's beverage license, to wit: while the license was suspended, contrary to Section 562.12, Florida Statutes.

Findings Of Fact On August 19, 1975, the beverage license which the Respondent, Leartis Frazier, held with the State of Florida, Division of Beverage was on active suspension. The notice of suspension had been served on Leartis Frazier at Frazier's Grocery, 2273 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida. Furthermore, a sign had been posted at that address which indicated that the license of Leartis Frazier t/a Frazier's Grocery was suspended. On August 19, 1975, while the license was under suspension an officer of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office observed one David Brooks enter Frazier's Grocery, without any objects in his hands. This observation occurred after the officer had encountered Brooks moments before in the conduct of an investigation and Brooks had not been carrying any objects in his hands at that moment either. Several minutes after entering the Frazier's, the same David Brooks exited Frazier's Grocery with a paper bag in his hands which contained one 16 ounce can of Budweiser beer. The Officer then entered the licensed premises and went to the beer counter and opened it up and discovered one can of beer missing from a six-pack container of Budweiser beer. At the time the officer made this investigation the sign which had been placed in the window of Frazier's Grocery to indicate the license suspension was being displayed. A Mr. Williams was sitting behind the counter inside the licensed premises as an employee, agent or servant of the Respondent at the time the officer of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office discovered the missing can of beer. Mr. Brooks, when questioned about where he had bought the can of beer, after discussion, indicated that he had bought it at Frazier's Grocery. By Mr. Brooks' statement and the officer's observation, it is established that Mr. Williams sold the Budweiser beer to Brooks. The Mr. Williams was identified in the hearing, as being Robert Henry Williams.

Recommendation It is recommended that the license of the Respondent, Leartis Frazier, be suspended for a period of one year for the violation as established in the hearing on this Notice to Show Cause. DONE and ENTERED this 14th day of September, 1976, in Tallahassee, Florida. CHARLES C. ADAMS, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 101, Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: Leartis Frazier 2273 Commonwealth Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Charles F. Tunnicliff, Esquire Division of Beverage The Johns Building 725 Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304

Florida Laws (1) 562.12
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs. THANH THI GLADISH, T/A HIDEAWAY, 82-000504 (1982)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 82-000504 Latest Update: Apr. 12, 1982

Findings Of Fact On December 15, 1981, Petitioner's beverage officer conducted a routine inspection of Respondent's licensed premises. He found a draft beer keg with an embossed Anheurser-Busch label leading to a spigot at the bar labelled "Miller High Life". Petitioner seized the keg and requested that Anheuser-Busch officials test the contents. Their brewers, who are trained beer tasters, established that the keg contained Anheuser-Busch and not Miller product. The evidence was inconclusive as to whether the Respondent or the Miller beer distributor was responsible for the mix-up. However, there was no intentional deception by Respondent and the misrepresentation is determined to have been accidental.

Recommendation From the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law it is RECOMMENDED that Petitioner enter a final order finding Respondent guilty of violating Section 563.03, Florida Statutes (1981), and imposing a civil penalty of $100. DONE AND ORDERED in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, this 29th day of March, 1982. R. T. CARPENTER Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 29th day of March, 1982. COPIES FURNISHED: James N. Watson, Jr., Esq. Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Earle Bennett, Esquire 2726 College Street Jacksonville, FL 32205

Florida Laws (3) 561.29562.061563.03
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs ROSE ANNE, INC., D/B/A SCOOTERS, 97-005832 (1997)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Daytona Beach, Florida Dec. 09, 1997 Number: 97-005832 Latest Update: Feb. 04, 1999

The Issue Should Petitioner discipline Respondent's Alcoholic Beverage License based upon Respondent's president selling, serving or giving an alcoholic beverage, on the licensed premises, to a person under the age of twenty-one contrary, to Section 562.11(1)(a), Florida Statutes?

Findings Of Fact Respondent, Rose Anne, Inc., d/b/a Scooters, holds license number 74-05039 SRX, Series 4COP issued by Petitioner for the premises located at 217 North Woodland Boulevard, Deland, Florida. Scott A. Price is the president and owner of that business. On October 22, 1997, Petitioner, through its agents, made random checks of businesses holding alcoholic beverage licenses issued by Petitioner. Those checks were made in Deland, Florida. In particular, the checks were designed to determine if businesses holding alcoholic beverage licenses were acting in compliance with the prohibition against selling, serving or giving alcoholic beverages on their licensed premises, to persons under the age of twenty-one, in violation of Section 562.11(1)(a), Florida Statutes. Respondent's premises was one of the licensed premises checked on that date. Petitioner's employees involved in the random checks included Special Agents Betty D. Adazzio, Melissa Winford and Kristin Hunt, operating with the assistance of Sergeant Steve Dovi of the Deland Police Department. The law enforcement personnel were supported in their activities by Ryan N. Luttrell, an under-aged person, who was used to determine if persons within the licensed premises under consideration would sell, serve or give Mr. Luttrell an alcoholic beverage in the licensed premises. Mr. Lutrell was born on November 23, 1978, as reflected on a Florida driver's license issued to him. That driver's license bore a picture of Mr. Luttrell which accurately depicted his appearance at the time. The license also indicated in bold print that Mr. Luttrell was under twenty-one years of age. In contact with Mr. Price, within Respondent's licensed premises, Mr. Luttrell used the license as a means of identification. Mr. Luttrell entered the licensed premises on the date in question. At that moment Mr. Price was tending the bar in the premises. Mr. Price brought Mr. Luttrell a menu and asked Mr. Luttrell if he wanted anything to drink. Mr.Luttrell told Mr. Price to give Mr. Luttrell a minute to decide. Mr. Luttrell then asked Mr. Price for a Bud Lite, an alcoholic beverage which is a beer. Mr. Luttrell also ordered cheese sticks. Mr. Price asked Mr. Luttrell for identification. Mr. Luttrell then produced the driver's license that has been described. Mr. Price briefly looked at the driver's license. Then Mr. Price took the driver's license to another area within the premises and held the license up by a chart. Mr. Price came back to where Mr. Luttrell was seated and asked what Mr. Luttrell would like. Mr. Luttrell repeated that he wanted a Bud Lite. Mr. Price filled a glass with beer and brought it back to Mr. Luttrell's location placing the glass of beer and a napkin in front of Mr. Luttrell. Mr. Price remarked that the cheese sticks would be right out. Mr. Luttrell asked Mr. Price where the bathroom was. Mr. Luttrell took the beer in the glass with him and took a sample of the beer and placed it in a vial. Mr. Luttrell went back to the bar area, and in further conversation with Mr. Price, Mr. Luttrell claimed that his pager had gone off, and used that excuse as a reason to exit the licensed premises. Once outside, Mr. Luttrell realized that he had not paid for the beer and Agent Adazzio sent Mr. Luttrell back into the premises to pay it. Mr. Luttrell re-entered the premises. Mr. Price was still behind the bar. Mr. Luttrell paid Mr. Price for the beer that Mr. Price had given Mr. Luttrell. Mr. Luttrell then again exited the licensed premises. At the time of the incident Respondent was not qualified as a Responsible Vendor pursuant to Section 561.705, Florida Statutes, and entitled to protections against suspension or revocation of its beverage license for the illegal sale of an alcoholic beverage to a person not of lawful drinking age, as envisioned by Section 561.706, Florida Statutes. Respondent's disciplinary history involves a violation of Section 561.501, Florida Statutes, for failure to timely file surcharge reports and to remit surcharges collected for periods in 1990. That case was resolved by entry into a Consent Agreement on December 17, 1990, in which Respondent acknowledged the violations and agreed to remit the sum of $250.00, as a civil penalty. This circumstance was in association with Respondent doing business as Scooters Coast To Coast at U.S. Highway #1, MM92.5, Tavernier, Monroe County, Florida, under license number 54-00658, Series 2COP.

Recommendation Upon consideration of the facts found and conclusions of law reached, it is RECOMMENDED: It is recommended that a final order be entered finding Respondent in violation of the aforementioned provisions and imposing a seven day suspension, together with a civil penalty of $1,000.00. DONE AND ENTERED this 12th day of August, 1998, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. CHARLES C. ADAMS Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 12th day of August, 1998. COPIES FURNISHED: Susan C. Felker-Little, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 Scott A. Price, President Rose Anne, Inc., d/b/a Scooters 102½ West Rich Avenue Deland, Florida 32720 Richard Boyd, Director Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 Lynda L. Goodgame, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007

Florida Laws (6) 120.569120.57561.29561.705561.706562.11 Florida Administrative Code (1) 61A-2.022
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs. LOIS DAVIS, D/B/A THE COTTON CLUB, 81-000946 (1981)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 81-000946 Latest Update: Jun. 30, 1981

Findings Of Fact Respondent Lois Davis, who does business under the name of The Cotton Club, holds License No. 60-00245, a Series 2-COP license issued by petitioner authorizing her to sell beer and wine for consumption on the licensed premises, which are located at 233 Southwest Fifth Street, Belle Glade, Florida. At one time Ms. Davis held License No. 60-576 which authorized sale of hard liquor as well as wine and beer for consumption on the premises of The Cotton Club. On January 25, 1980, as a result of foreclosure proceedings against respondent's landlords, an order was entered directing that "all right, title and interest to Alcoholic Beverage License 60-576" be conveyed to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daniel. Robert Daniel, et ux. v. Gilbert Adams, et al. v. Lois Davis, No. 78-4667 CA (L) 01 G (Fla. 17th Cir.). At the time respondent applied for her current license, shortly before the previous license expired, she asked that the latter be extended so that she could sell off her stock of hard or spirituous liquors. Petitioner's Lieutenant Little explained that the matter was before a court but agreed to approach the judge. In September of 1980, L. Dell Grieve, a six-year veteran of the Belle Glade Police Department, visited The Cotton Club, saw liquor in a storeroom, and told the bartender that it should be removed. The bartender protested that it was all right to store the liquor while something was being worked out about the license, or words to that effect. Beverage Officers Ramey and Rabie accompanied Officer Grieve on November 15, 1980, on a visit to The Cotton Club, where they found Andre Lavince Moore, respondent's son, tending bar. In the storeroom, they found numerous bottles of spirituous liquors which they confiscated. Petitioner's Exhibit No. Wine and beer were stored in a separate place in the same storeroom. At no time after she lost License No. 60-576 did respondent or her agents or employees sell any alcoholic beverages other than wine or beer at The Cotton Club, or have any intention of doing so without petitioner's permission.

Recommendation Upon consideration of the foregoing, it is RECOMMENDED: That petitioner dismiss the administrative complaint. DONE AND ENTERED this 14th day of May, 1981, in Tallahassee, Florida. ROBERT T. BENTON, II Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 14th day of May, 1981. COPIES FURNISHED: Daniel C. Brown, Esquire Lt. J. E. Little 725 South Bronough Street Post Office Drawer 2750 Tallahassee, Florida 32301 West Palm Beach, FL 33402 Lois Davis The Cotton Club 233 Southwest Fifth Street Belle Glade, Florida

Florida Laws (2) 561.29562.12
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs SUPERETTE NO. 3, INC., D/B/A SUPERETTE NO. 3, 96-005554 (1996)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Casselberry, Florida Nov. 21, 1996 Number: 96-005554 Latest Update: Jul. 15, 2004

The Issue The issues for disposition are whether Respondent sold alcoholic beverages to an underage person in violation of section 562.11(1)(a), Florida Statutes, as alleged in the Petitioner’s Administrative Action dated February 20, 1996, and if so, what penalty or discipline is appropriate.

Findings Of Fact Respondent is the holder of alcoholic beverage license no. 69-01472, Series 2APS, for a licensed premises doing business as Superette #3, located at 199 North Country Club Road, Lake Mary, Seminole County, Florida. On February 8, 1996 and at all relevant times, Salim Dhanani was the sole corporate officer and sole shareholder of Superette #3, Inc., the holder of the above-referenced alcoholic beverage license. The “City/County Investigative Bureau” (CCIB) is a task force of officers from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department and surrounding cities assigned to investigate crimes relating to drugs, alcohol and vice, including the sale of alcohol to minors. CCIB acts on complaints and works with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DABT). Darrell Brewer, born March 18, 1976, was a police explorer who was asked to help the CCIB investigate sales of alcohol to underage persons. On February 8, 1996, he was 19 years old and was working with Officers Johnson and Hartner. On February 8, 1996, in the evening around 8:00 p.m., Brewer and a CCIB agent entered the licensed premises, Superette #3. Brewer wore jeans and a tee-shirt and carried cash and a valid ID, which he was instructed to present if requested. Brewer picked out a 6-pack of Miller Genuine Draft beer and took it to the counter, where he purchased it without being asked for identification or any question regarding his age. Brewer turned over the beer to Officer Johnson, who returned to the store and arrested the clerk who had made the sale, Salim Dhanani. In May 1996, Dhanani went to court and pled no contest to the criminal charge of sale of alcohol to an underage person. He paid a fine. In his eleven years in the United States, this is the only violation by Dhanani. He worked in several places before taking over Superette #3 in November 1993, and he never had problems with DABT. After the Brewer incident, Dhanani hired a private consultant to train his wife and him and their one employee. They learned to “ID” everyone, including regular customers; they posted signs and notices informing customers of their “responsible vendor policy” and their intent to prosecute minors attempting to purchase alcohol. Dhanani admits that he sold beer to Brewer without asking for identification and without questioning his age. Brewer is a large, mature youth who, at the time of hearing, looked to be in his mid-20’s. To Dhanani, at the time of sale, Brewer appeared to be “28 or so”. Under the responsible vendor program any customer who appears to be under the age of 30 must be required to present proper identification. Through Capt. Ewing, DABT presented unrebutted evidence that the premises in Lake Mary has been vacated by the licensee, Superette #3, Inc., and a new license was issued to the landlord of the premises. Cancellation of the Superette #3 license is in abeyance pending this proceeding.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing, it is hereby RECOMMENDED: That the Division of Alcohol Beverages and Tobacco enter its final order finding that Respondent committed the violation alleged in the Administrative Action, assessing a fine of $1000.00, and suspending the license for 7 days, or until Respondent has found an approved new location. DONE and ENTERED this 17th day of April 1997 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. MARY CLARK Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (904) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (904) 921-6847 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 17th day of April 1997. COPIES FURNISHED: Thomas D. Winokur, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 Steven G. Horneffer, Esquire Suite 109 101 Sunnytown Road Casselberry, Florida 32707 Richard Boyd, Director Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Lynda L. Goodgame, General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792

Florida Laws (9) 322.051561.20561.29561.33561.705561.706562.11775.082775.083 Florida Administrative Code (1) 61A-3.052
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs JON PHILLIP GUSTAFSON, D/B/A JON`S BAR AND GRILL, 98-001791 (1998)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Orlando, Florida Apr. 16, 1998 Number: 98-001791 Latest Update: Feb. 04, 1999

The Issue The issue presented is whether Respondent failed to maintain separate records of purchases and gross sales of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food in violation of Section 561.20, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code Rule 61A-3.0141, and if so, what penalty, if any, is appropriate. (All Chapter and Section references are to Florida Statutes (1997) unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise stated, all references to rules are to rules promulgated in the Florida Administrative Code in effect of the date of this Recommended Order).

Findings Of Fact Respondent holds license number 69-02639, series 4COP SRX. An SRX license authorizes Respondent to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of Jon's Bar & Grill, located at 2485 N. Highway 17-92, Lake Monroe, Florida ("the licensed premises"). Persons issued "SRX" licenses must meet certain statutory requirements to ensure that they are operating bona fide restaurants. Among other requirements, Respondent must maintain separate records of all purchases and gross sales of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food. Respondent's license application specifically informed Respondent that he must meet the specific requirements of this type of license. On March 17, 1997, Petitioner's Special Agent Richard Hurlburt met with Respondent for the purpose of conducting an SRX inspection to determine Respondent's compliance with SRX license requirements. An SRX inspection includes an audit of the licensee's records to determine the percentage of gross revenue derived from the sale of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Respondent was unable to produce the records he is statutorily required to maintain. Agent Hurlburt issued a notice to produce records relating to the operation of the restaurant. On August 12, 1997, Petitioner issued a notice of administrative complaint against Respondent for failure to maintain separate records of all purchases and gross sales for non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages and food in violation of Section 561.20. Respondent has not produced the records he is statutorily required to maintain.

Recommendation Based on the forgoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that Petitioner enter a final order imposing a $1,000 civil penalty against Respondent and revoking alcoholic beverage license no. 69-02639, series 4COP SRX, without prejudice to obtain any other type license, but with prejudice to obtain another SRX special license for 5 years from date of the Final Order. DONE AND ENTERED this 6th day of August, 1998, in Tallahassee, Leon county, Tallahassee, Florida. DANIEL MANRY Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 6th day of August, 1998. COPIES FURNISHED: Richard Boyd, Director Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Lynda L. Goodgame, General Counsel Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 George Lewis, Assistant General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Jon Gustafson, pro se 956 Lake Ashby Road New Smyrna, Florida 32069

Florida Laws (2) 561.20561.29 Florida Administrative Code (2) 61A-2.02261A-3.0141
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