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Frederick County Liquor Board grants conditional approvals to several restaurants and theaters
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the board granted conditional approvals or transfers to Leo's Pizza & Pub, Regal Westview, Taco Bar, Jojo's Restaurant & Tap House and Manhattan Pizza, subject to reinspections, outstanding paperwork and ABLE/VPC training requirements.
The Frederick County Liquor Board on March 9 issued a series of conditional approvals and transfer clearances for several businesses seeking to sell alcohol, setting deadlines for reinspections, training and documentation.
Leo’s Pizza & Pub — applicants told the board they expect a mid‑April opening and plan to certify all staff in TIPS/ABLE training; staff read an inspector’s report noting ongoing construction and outstanding items (health, zoning, occupancy, tax release, Exhibit D). The board granted conditional approval through May 31, 2026 pending staff reinspection and completion of outstanding items.
Regal Westview — Regal representatives described plans to start limited alcohol sales from the concession stand and to build a bar later this year. Company leadership emphasized nationwide training programs and auditing of date‑of‑birth entries; staff reported the bar area is not yet built and recommended reinspection(s). The board approved conditional licensing through May 31, 2026 with inspections when concession sales begin and again when the bar is completed.
Taco Bar — inspector reported no reinspection required; the applicant (a multi‑location operator with past sales‑to‑minor history at a different location in 2017) said alcohol will remain a small share of sales and described a lead‑cashier double‑check system. The board granted conditional approval through March 31, 2026 to allow final paperwork and training to be completed.
Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House — the transfer before the board represented a change in ownership only, with no operational changes. Staff reported no reinspection required; the board granted conditional approval through April 30, 2026 pending tax release.
Manhattan Pizza — the application involved a transfer and an upgrade; staff noted several outstanding items (landlord consent, lease, business license documentation and ABLE training) and a recent warning for missing posted licensure/ABLE coverage. Given renewal deadlines, the board granted conditional approval through April 15, 2026 contingent on completion of outstanding items and staff verification.
Votes at a glance: the board approved each conditional license or transfer by unanimous voice votes and recorded reinspection or documentation conditions specific to each case.
What happens next: staff will confirm reinspections and outstanding documents; applicants were reminded to complete ABLE/VPC training and finish health/zoning/occupancy requirements before licenses issue.
