Euclid Council objects to multiple liquor-permit renewals citing safety and inspection gaps

Euclid City Council on Sept. 2 approved objections to the liquor-permit renewals for three establishments after city officials described repeated police calls, neighborhood disturbances and, in one case, difficulties securing fire-inspection access.

Why it matters: Liquor-permit renewals are controlled by the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, but local objections form part of the state’s review. Council said renewed objections are needed where on‑site behavior or cooperation with inspectors raises public-safety concerns.

The administration told council the owner-operator of Boozers Sports Bar and Grill (Resolution 088-25) and the operator of Flavor 2 Restaurant and Lounge (Resolution 098-25) have produced multiple complaints and police responses. Director Cooney told council that licensee Sherita Roberts (Boozers) and codefendants face a pending criminal indictment and that the permit-holding entity has appealed prior state determinations; he said the state hearing related to earlier objections is scheduled for December. “Miss Roberts is currently facing a 28-count indictment,” Director Cooney said, explaining why the administration asked the council to renew its objection even though the matter is on appeal.

For Flavor 2, council members and the police chief described large gatherings in a parking lot late at night with loud music, drinking, broken glass and confrontations that created safety hazards for nearby residents. The chief told council officers encountered hostile crowds during recent responses and that the presence of weapons in the parking lot raised the level of danger during those incidents.

Council applied a similar objection to The Crib (DLP Hospitality Group LLC) as an urgent item that was added to the meeting agenda; administration said there have been multiple incidents and requested council action to ensure the state review includes local objections.

Council action and next steps: All three resolutions passed by roll call. The objections are sent to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control, which adjudicates permit renewal and issuance. The city indicated it will continue local code enforcement and will explore nuisance-abatement or other enforcement remedies where code violations exist.

What council members said: Council members said the actions aim to be protective of residents and not punitive to compliant businesses. Several members urged more coordinated responses with property owners and stronger enforcement tools if the permit holder does not cooperate with inspectors.

What is not in this report: The city did not assert that the state will deny renewal; it filed objections for the state’s consideration. The state process and timing are controlled by the Division of Liquor Control and may include further hearings or continuances.

Tally: The resolutions passed by recorded roll-call votes at the Sept. 2 meeting. (Individual roll-call entries are part of the official minutes.)

Looking ahead: The council said it will follow the state’s proceedings and continue local enforcement steps, including pursuing code violations and nuisance remedies where applicable.