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Walker Sports Bar fined and given five‑day suspension after repeated violations and combative conduct
Summary
After multiple inspections and encounters with task‑force staff, the board found Walker Sports Bar responsible for unauthorized live entertainment and combative conduct toward inspectors, imposed fines totaling several thousand dollars, and ordered a five‑day suspension starting Friday.
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners found Walker Sports Bar (902 S. Charles St.) in violation of licensing rules following several inspections and interactions with city enforcement staff.
Inspectors reported a May 5 video showing a DJ setup and live entertainment not permitted by the license; a May 15 inspection recorded combative conduct by the licensee toward task‑force staff and refusal to remove window coverings that the investigator said obscured more than 50% of the windows. Administrative staff also reported a May 20 incident involving stopped payment on certified checks connected to renewal and fine payments; at the agency window the licensee made a profane remark, which was placed on the record.
Mr. Walker contested elements of the reports in his testimony but acknowledged interacting with staff during inspections. The board concluded that violations occurred: an unauthorized live DJ on May 5, combative behavior on May 15, and combative conduct at the administrative office on May 20. The board imposed a $500 fine for the live‑entertainment violation, a $1,500 fine for the May 15 cooperation violation, a $2,000 fine for the May 20 cooperation violation, and a five‑day suspension effective the following Friday through Tuesday. The board gave the licensee 30–60 days to pay depending on the motion and urged the licensee to engage with staff to learn the scope of regulatory obligations.
The board emphasized safety and staff well‑being, framing cooperation with inspections as a core licensee responsibility. "We're here for the safety of the citizens of Baltimore City," a commissioner said when explaining the sanctions.
