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The board’s findings matter because they touch on enforcement of the Clean Indoor Air Act (prohibition on hookah/smoking indoors), occupancy and outdoor‑service rules, and the board’s duty to ensure licensed premises comply with health and safety standards.

Attorney Steven W. Fogelman, representing the licensee Ayesha Ali, made a mixed proffer: admissions for several sanitation and alteration charges and denials for certain overcrowding and open‑container charges. Inspector Jordan testified that on March 31 inspectors observed hookah being smoked inside, smoky conditions and patrons entering and leaving with alcohol in hand; the fire marshal later ordered closure for safety concerns. The board found sanitation and open‑container violations for March 31 and an alteration violation for March 7, but dismissed the general‑welfare overcrowding charge for lack of proof.

The board imposed $300 fines on the alteration (03/07/2025), sanitation (03/15/2025) and the two March 31 violations (sanitation and open containers) and gave the licensee 30 days to pay. Counsel and the licensee told the board they would stop charcoal hookah and ensure security and counting procedures on high‑attendance days.

The chair and board members referenced a prior monetary‑penalty matter for hookah from December 2024 and emphasized that the Clean Indoor Air Act (amended language) prohibits indoor hookah and vaping. The board noted mitigation efforts and compliance plans but imposed fines for the recorded violations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Liquor License Hearing; May 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Liquor License Commissioners fined The Spot for alterations and sanitation violations and dismissed a general‑welfare charge related to overcrowding; open‑container and sanitation fines were imposed for March incidents.","taxTitle","Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland","taxId",4816,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228067,"Blue Bay Bar cited for life‑safety violations; fire department ordered work, fine imposed",429,1787000,2216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a&start=1787&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a/thumbnail_1787000.jpg","/articles/6228067/Baltimore-City/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Blue-Bay-Bar-cited-for-lifesafety-violations-fire-department-ordered-work-fine-imposed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228067-cb21dea3b524a977f9260bbb11078c06/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161593&Signature=GDtzUp1i7ooDSwOWoe-wGg3tcU2LM84krkfo9pnf2uYhqpsKYRrAii3zw5azSfL~Tmu9d5o58RBBqNMmnOXUzyZbdWuBD-hco7ChaDfcRp8E-uD5GjDbKxxzPGkZoBbQ7H1QcbvSkhxbFNlkddorlxFeRO5ExiqKeVLfBc3C5kCpNhnxJOUYAaboW1Af153y62yF1ZF2o1sZSBkTU~yMHbhiUI1lgQk8PtutoGVzgRboTs2bVfrGz6CSB7Sq8c2c9wRG9iM01puF35e2bz3mB5faEwLpP1UnaFv9NuMgXjDiSeKRlb6W6sTACnnoAK~GKw0QmRa64ZSk6fTVhAOCig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City on May 22 found multiple violations at Blue Bay Bar and imposed fines after fire‑safety inspections described serious life‑safety deficiencies earlier in the year.

The findings are significant because fire and life‑safety violations carry elevated public‑safety risk and prompted a temporary closure while the fire department required repairs and permits.

Melvin J. Kanetsky, representing the licensee, acknowledged the violations and said the licensees had taken corrective steps: removal of a dance pole and hookah equipment and relocation of stored alcohol. Fire‑division witnesses described the site visit that led to a closure order on Feb. 21 and a reinspection about March 24.

Captain Dennis Dawson of the Fire Marshal’s Office and Inspector Heinlein described conditions observed: no operational emergency lighting, improper egress, electrical panels covered by stage construction, residential occupancy in noncompliant space, storage of fuel‑powered equipment inside the structure and missing required permits. The fire department reported the bar was closed from Feb. 22 until about March 24 while repairs and required permits were completed; the department said the owners incurred approximately $35,000 in lost income and rent during the closure.

The board found violations of Rule 4.152 (obscenity/indecent practices), Rule 3.081(b) (sanitation and safety), Rule 3.011 (ownership and operation disclosures) and Rule 4.181 (alterations) occurring on Feb. 22, 2025, and imposed $300 fines for each violation with 30 days to pay. The board emphasized that further noncompliance could lead to additional enforcement.

Fire and licensing staff said they will continue follow‑up inspections to confirm ongoing compliance with required operational and construction permits and life‑safety systems.","The board found Blue Bay Bar (3724 Eastern Ave) responsible for multiple violations including life‑safety deficiencies on Feb. 22 and imposed fines; the establishment was closed while fire department and building issues were remediated.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228071,"Sangria restaurant license suspended after task‑force inspection finds no operational kitchen and expired permits",243,2893000,3136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a&start=2893&end=3136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a/thumbnail_2893000.jpg","/articles/6228071/Baltimore-City/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Sangria-restaurant-license-suspended-after-taskforce-inspection-finds-no-operational-kitchen-and-expired-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228071-1e61752e6fc3dfd7129fbb66f6a49533/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161593&Signature=ILMQzRq5ztN-LRxZYFB1SyFgYXYQB8OPxVAX8pYNtRuBaRWP1BzH-Fx2MCHrwtj-4gOJIXLNbGpr-ACnLPA5-nE0ac8txQC3SKqFrhgMChyrpfIiJ8X~8-CA181JaZN7IEnw7V5mIII4GFVnN8YS~9U5kCXdkDQRknPo~J17K0YuORluPahOvjXkaZnBuDYPz1zm6e2R3UWNmiNnZ6IKiePit~AeJZcrWB7C7TciquLH-X-qJ7cPGvj~AvuvHJ34MkWndJ7XuwrEQfoE8EQWUtS6QNJ2GwH0ZIX55-ZA-t6w3whPBPN4DZUzB0JzIMTYjTA5B1UtSvhe2kGRO~sflw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City suspended the liquor license for Sangria (930 North Charles Street) on May 22 after a joint inspection found the kitchen nonoperational, missing hot water and absent valid licenses and permits.

The suspension matters because Sangria’s license carries a condition requiring minimum food receipts and a functioning kitchen; the suspension removes the authority to serve alcohol until the licensee verifies compliance.

Agent Taro of the Baltimore City Liquor Board described the March 28 social‑club task‑force inspection: the team found the owner unable to produce original licenses, an expired health permit and no operational kitchen. The agent reported that refrigerators contained no food, kitchen appliances were unplugged, sink pipes were duct‑taped and floor tiles were damaged. The inspector said a closure sign was posted by the health department and the establishment was left closed by task‑force staff.

Jack Danna, president of the Mount Vernon-Belvedere Association, testified that neighborhood groups had repeatedly raised concerns about the location’s lack of an operational kitchen and prior health‑code problems in renewal‑protest proceedings. The board cited the task‑force report, testimony and documents in imposing the suspension.

On the record the board found violations of Rule 4.202 (specific requirements by license type), Rule 3.034 (records) and Rule 3.081(b) (sanitation and safety) for March 28, 2025, and ordered the license suspended until the licensee demonstrates compliance with the board’s requirements and with public‑health authorities.

The board’s enforcement packet included a neighborhood letter from the Mount Vernon‑Belvedere Association and photographic exhibits. Licensing staff said the licensee had paid a prior fine earlier in March but must now produce the required original licenses, a valid health permit and evidence of a working kitchen to have the suspension lifted.","Following a multi‑agency inspection on March 28, the Board of Liquor License Commissioners suspended Sangria’s license May 22 until the licensee demonstrates compliance with licensing, health and records requirements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228076,"Annex Lounge admits violations, board fines licensee $250 per charge",501,917000,1418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a&start=917&end=1418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a/thumbnail_917000.jpg","/articles/6228076/Baltimore-City/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Annex-Lounge-admits-violations-board-fines-licensee-250-per-charge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228076-b5c788a78493634b88fc8d71d08ffba0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161593&Signature=TEM3neomVLnS23GYc7Dv0NMdT7-y1c3pw~fXY4icf3E99alToALtEmqN~imY2cNc-MdqtODkiN7uyu1hoAVmecffsB1cF4qlPPCncSmLc5Vxc5rfluoe9pJTu23PgkQghEIW7BtK2IKnGYxXFTsdMkXi8INZY85kwhG5qBMln9PfDwgPdBGdfuhT8gYaqpfTG6rEdYZmieV5M4CwlvlaEuEWmmPiBCT9eNXkT27CwPJK3n~N5mfLyL5s3W~w9pgbFlnKPTbVD6NQYlfJEr5rbGZxq9lIRpACuFtr1LbL0c~VZ93f-ukNHv08wnfL9uwOOHO353VXCrrYMo2fyKLG-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City on May 22 found Annex Lounge in violation of multiple board rules for incidents on April 26 and imposed fines.

The ruling matters because it documents compliance failures tied to health and public‑safety requirements and records the board’s sanction and timetable for payment.

The board found violations of Rule 4.14 (live entertainment without authorization), Rule 3.12 (general welfare — loud music), Rule 3.092 (restroom facilities and health regulations; citing Baltimore City Health Code section 9‑3062) and Rule 3.082 (sanitation and safety — uncovered garbage containers) for conduct on April 26, 2025.

Melvin J. Kanetsky, who appeared for the licensee, told the board the operators had an application pending for a use‑and‑occupancy/UNO for live entertainment but had been operating while awaiting final approvals. Agent testimony on the record contradicted the licensees’ understanding: an agent said inspectors had advised the operators during a February walkthrough that outdoor live entertainment was not permitted.

The chair announced a fine of $250 for each of the four violations and gave the licensee 30 days to pay. The board’s other members joined in the findings and fines on the record.

The board’s order noted the licensees paid an earlier $1,500 fine via the monetary‑penalty program for a separate set of violations and instructed the licensee to complete the pending UNO and remediate sanitation and trash‑handling practices.

The board’s decision differentiated between the licensees’ stated confusion while an application was pending and the board’s responsibility to enforce rules that limit live outdoor entertainment until permits and UNO approvals are granted.","Annex Lounge (1818 Maryland Ave) admitted to multiple violations on April 26 and was fined $250 for each violation, with 30 days to pay, the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City said May 22.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228081,"Baltimore liquor board approves multiple transfers, 90‑day extensions and outdoor seating requests",398,165000,563000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a&start=165&end=563","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3477916-9893e6f40ae7275d03cc694d136d907a/thumbnail_165000.jpg","/articles/6228081/Baltimore-City/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Baltimore-liquor-board-approves-multiple-transfers-90day-extensions-and-outdoor-seating-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228081-ff8b109fac62d9e8ac9adff1124e0450/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161593&Signature=cL5xSI2uahMfxn5i08tVZ6644P5w6bVzMvubDLwPwIjqB-GdYVhUutRcuAKnkuyU3vjmiBDbvx0Cp53~4Twz-lIMq4aDbqu8YQhuiszWXInZ6QfMxU4x-zxjRj5w31dJyFKyxjr1uSNHQRkLj8~UELSjYZyQ0eUxcuBiiflvmEmdEjSg4hDXA5l164VNrypzfGcCUi1n2nQqyExPzT-J7aliO4WDzMdl38wR89bFKz6d5zNfm6pCBrznKGlPY-NxgChyi40JrpQ5r5TTVAB289L3F3aqlSqBDYcJNbzdsXLOF5znje6w7xCnivb6un5GRrWdREfa9Oa87RagLerGLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City on May 22 approved several ownership transfers and temporary transfer extensions and granted outdoor table‑service for multiple businesses.

The actions matter because they affect where and how alcohol may be sold in neighborhoods across Baltimore and because several approvals included conditions tied to building permits, final inspections or temporary permissions.

The board approved a 90‑day transfer hardship extension for Jerry’s Liquors (2200 North Charles Street) after the applicant’s attorney said the final building inspection remained outstanding. The extension was granted under the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article provision that allows transfer hardship extensions when applicants are completing local approvals. Steven W. Fogelman, the attorney who appeared for multiple applicants, told the board, “I’m just trying to get a final building inspection, and he’s running out of time,” and the board voted to grant the extension.

The board also approved a 90‑day transfer hardship extension for Sun Sun Tavern and Liquor Store (310 North Utah Street). Counsel said the applicant awaited final sign‑offs from the building department.

Separately, the board approved the relocation and transfer of a Class B‑D‑7 license to 1502 Clipper Road with permission for outdoor table service for a business operated by Timothy Condor. Fogelman described the proposed concept as a “casual lounge” with Maryland and local tap beers; Condor estimated opening in fall 2025. The board cited application materials and counsel’s representations in approving the transfer and the outdoor seating request.

The board also granted outdoor table service for Outpost Tavern (1030 Riverside Avenue). Attorney Joe Wollman told the board the applicant had received a minor‑privilege permit from the Department of Transportation and produced neighborhood support submitted to the zoning board; he said 127 letters of support were provided to the zoning board. The board asked the licensees to attempt to contact one opposing neighbor and otherwise approved the outdoor seating with the usual condition that patrons be seated while consuming alcohol.

The board approved transfers for a Canton venue (Night Shift) that included continuation of live entertainment and for a location in the Canton area where expanded food service and third‑party delivery were described by counsel as part of the incoming operator’s plans.

Actions recorded in the meeting were approvals by unanimous voice vote in each presented case; board members stated their votes were based on the written applications, counsel’s statements and testimony received at the hearing.

The board’s approvals routinely noted that final compliance — for example, building inspections, use‑and‑occupancy sign‑offs or Department of Transportation permits — remained conditions of ongoing lawful operation.","At its May 22 meeting the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City approved several ownership transfers, two 90‑day transfer hardship extensions and multiple outdoor table‑service requests, including a transfer and outdoor seating for a new Clipper Road venue.","actionData","errors"]

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The Spot cited for hookah, open‑container and sanitation violations; some charges dismissed

Blue Bay Bar cited for life‑safety violations; fire department ordered work, fine imposed

Sangria restaurant license suspended after task‑force inspection finds no operational kitchen and expired permits

Annex Lounge admits violations, board fines licensee $250 per charge

Baltimore liquor board approves multiple transfers, 90‑day extensions and outdoor seating requests