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Liquor board fines several Baltimore establishments after inspections and admissions
Summary
On June 4, 2026, the Liquor Board found violations at Rosie Sports Bar, Annex Lounge/Elements Nightlife and Brooklyn Liquors, imposing fines ranging from $250 to $3,000 and setting payment deadlines; owners described steps to improve compliance.
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City on June 4 found multiple license violations and assessed fines after presentations by inspectors, counsel and licensees.
Rosie Sports Bar (L. Burgess LLC) — after‑hours violation and fine The board found Rosie Sports Bar, owned by Latasha Burgess, violated Maryland Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article §12‑20007A (after‑hours activity) on April 24, 2026. Counsel acknowledged an admission. Inspector testimony described the establishment as operating after the 10:00 p.m. closing hour and noted video evidence and prior similar incidents. The chair found a violation and imposed a $3,000 fine with 90 days to pay. Burgess told the board she is recruiting better security and retraining staff to prevent repeat incidents and said, “We do care about the rules,” while asking for leniency given the business’s operational challenges.
Annex Lounge / Elements Nightlife (Dwight Flowers) — unauthorized outdoor live entertainment, hookah and safety concerns Inspectors from the Social Club Task Force and the fire marshal recounted an April 24 inspection that observed a DJ setup outside, crowded rear patio activity, patrons holding open 750 ml bottles and hookah apparatus being transported from inside to the patio. The board rejected the licensee’s argument that the posted UNO covered outdoor live entertainment and found a violation of rule 4.14 (live entertainment without authorization) on April 24, 2026, imposing a $2,000 fine. The board also assessed fines for container/bottle service and health‑related code concerns (fines of $250 and $500 noted in the record) and a $250 fine for a May 16 noise/health‑code finding. Licensee Dwight Flowers said the business has adjusted operations (moving the DJ indoors, using plastic carafes instead of bottles and adopting camera monitoring) and disputed some enforcement characterizations, but acknowledged the board’s safety concerns.
Brooklyn Liquors (MJ Singh LLC) — underage purchase operation and records/tavern violations A controlled underage purchase at Brooklyn Liquors on April 8, 2026 resulted in a completed sale to a cadet under 21, the board found. Inspectors also reported the tavern portion being prepared while the packaged‑goods area was operating and missing employee records. The board imposed a $500 fine for sales to minors (rule 4.011), a $500 fine for prohibited activities by license type (rule 4.204B) and a $250 records fine (rule 3.033) with standard payment terms; counsel said the business will retrain staff and increase onboard staffing to prevent recurrence.
Why it matters: The enforcement actions show the board’s use of regulatory fines and conditions to address operational noncompliance—ranging from underage sales, after‑hours operation, unauthorized outdoor entertainment, to public‑safety and health code issues. Licensees described corrective steps and some signaled intent to pursue different license types to align operations.
Next steps: Fines and payment schedules were set by the board; inspectors and counsel indicated follow‑up inspections and permit work may be required to restore full compliance. The board adjourned to reconvene on June 18, 2026.
