Please note: If you are interested in a particular case, please call 396-4385 the day before these hearings to verify that a particular case is still scheduled for this date. 

1:00 p.m. cases

Michael Faulkner, Ullswater, LLC T/a Ullswater Restaurant & Wine Bar, 554 E. Fort Avenue – Class “B” Bee, Wine & Liquor License – Request for a hardship extension under the provisions of Article 2B §10-504(d)

Doris J. Fitzsimmons & Edward Fitzsimmons, Jr., L.E.D. Enterprises, Ltd. T/a Sheppard’s Place, 514 S. Pulaski Street – Class “D” Bee, Wine & Liquor license - Request for a hardship extension under the provisions of Article 2B §10-504(d)

Rajeev Kurichh, Secured Creditor, 701 Scott Street – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor License – Hearing concerning the status of the license under the provisions of Article 2B §10-504(d)

Khosro Sakinedzad, Louisiana, Inc. T/a Louisiana Restaurant, 1708 Aliceanna Street –Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor license - Violation of Rule 4.20(a) “No licensee shall make any installation or alteration on a licensed premises or change the manner in which alcoholic beverages are dispensed without the prior approval of the Board” from September 28, 2010 to date (Re:   Without permission from Liquor Board, renovations created an opening between the buildings which have a Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor restaurant license at 1708 Aliceanna Street and a Class BD7 tavern license at 1710 Aliceanna Street); Violation of Article 2B §6-201(d)(1)(viii)(2)  “Licensee annually, at the time the license is renewed, shall file with the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City a statement of average daily receipts and an affidavit of a licensed certified public accountant that verify that the licensee has met the requirement of sub–subparagraph 1 of this subparagraph or subparagraph (ix) of this paragraph” from March 1 to date (Re:  Licensee has failed to submit annual food sales summary report); Violation of Rule 3.02 “Licensees shall cooperate with representatives of the Board, members of the Police Department, Health Department, Building Engineer's office, Grand Jury and representatives of other governmental agencies whenever any such persons are on official business” from September 28, 2010 to date (Re:  Licensee has taken no action to resolve unapproved expansion of licensed premises and continues to operate in both buildings) and June 12, 2012 to date (Re:  Licensee has failed to submit food sale summary report or respond to letter concerning it) 

Mohammed S. Sakinedzad, Mardi Gras, Inc. T/a Full Moon Saloon, 1710 Aliceanna Street – Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor license – Violation of Rule 4.20(a) “No licensee shall make any installation or alteration on a licensed premises or change the manner in which alcoholic beverages are dispensed without the prior approval of the Board” from September 28, 2010 to date (Re:   Without permission from Liquor Board, renovations created an opening between the buildings which have a Class “B” Beer, Wine & Liquor restaurant license at 1708 Aliceanna Street and a Class BD7 tavern license at 1710 Aliceanna Street);  Violation of Rule 3.02 “Licensees shall cooperate with representatives of the Board, members of the Police Department, Health Department, Building Engineer's office, Grand Jury and representatives of other governmental agencies whenever any such persons are on official business” from September 28, 2010 to date (Re:  Licensee has taken no action to resolve unapproved expansion of licensed premises and continues to operate in both buildings) 

Nkiambi Jean Lema, Lema Systems, LLC T/a Club Okapi, 2219 W. Pratt Street – Class “D” Beer, Wine & Liquor license - Violation of Rule 4.05(a) “No licensee shall permit any person to consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises during hours when such sales are prohibited by law” and/or  Violation of Rule 4.05(b) “No alcoholic beverages shall be served, dispensed, furnished or given away in any part of the premises during the hours when such sales are prohibited by law” on July 15, 2012 (Re: Establishment has a  Class “D” Beer, Wine & Liquor license with a 1:00 am closing; at 1:40 am, Liquor Board inspector observed30 to 40 people on premises with cups); Violation of  Article 2B Section 11-304(d) (2)   “In Baltimore City, a licensed premises shall cease all operations, including the serving of alcoholic beverages or food and providing entertainment, at the closing hour for that class of licensed premises specified in this article” on July 15,  2012 (Re:  Liquor Board inspector observed patrons on premises and music still playing after closing hour for his license); Violation of Rule 3.03(a) “Licensee shall keep accurate records of all purchases of alcoholic beverages for a period of one year from the date of each purchase.  Such records shall include the date of each purchase, the quantity purchased, and the name and address of each seller.  Such records shall be open for inspection at all times by duly authorized representatives of the Board” and Rule 3.03(c) “ Licensees shall keep on their premises records containing the legal names, aliases, addresses, ages, and Social Security numbers of all persons employed by them.  Such records shall be open for inspection at all times by duly authorized representatives of the Board, the Police Department of Baltimore City, and other governmental agencies” on July 15, 2012 (Re:  Establishment has no employee records or liquor invoices on premises); Violation of Rule 4.20 “No licensee shall make any installation or alteration on a licensed premises or change the manner in which alcoholic beverages are dispensed without the prior approval of the Board” on July 15, 2012 (Re:  Liquor license lists basement for storage; rear of basement has been renovated and appears to be used for business); Violation of Rule 4.18 “No licensee shall commit or allow the commission on his premises of any act which shall be contrary to any federal, state or local statute, law or ordinance or against the public peace, safety, health, welfare, quiet or morals” on August 20, 2012 (Re;  Charter of limited liability company is not in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation)

3 p.m. cases

Yerelin J. Mejia, Mellas, Inc. T/a La Raza Cantina, 3137-39 Eastern Avenue - Class BD7 Beer, Wine & Liquor license – Violation of Rule 3.12 “Licensees shall operate their establishments in such a manner as to avoid disturbing the peace, safety, health, quiet, and general welfare of the community” from April 26, 2012 to date (Re:  Petition signed by 137 residents requesting public hearing based on complaints since Protest of Renewal hearing)