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Board fines four Baltimore licensees over sanitation, operating and obscenity violations
Summary
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners found violations and imposed fines on four licensees — Sugar Hill Tavern, Ritchie's Lounge, Bayview Liquors and JANO Ethiopian — for multiple infractions including prohibited activities, sanitation failures and unlicensed adult entertainment.
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City heard contested violation cases on Jan. 30 and imposed fines ranging from nominal amounts to more substantial penalties after testimony from inspectors, agents and licensees.
Sugar Hill Tavern (HBS Enterprise Inc.) — 2361 Druid Hill Ave. The board found violations of rule 4.20(b) (prohibited activities by license type) for failing to open the tavern area for on‑site consumption when the packaged goods area was open (Sept. 18 and Nov. 19, 2024) and rule 4.17(2) (storage) for alcohol stored directly on the floor without six inches clearance (Sept. 18, 2024). Counsel admitted the violations on the record. The board imposed fines totaling $450 ($150 + $150 + $150) with 30 days to pay; the chair described a history of violations but noted the licensee was taking steps to change the type of…
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