Beer permit for Goodies Smoke Shop revoked for one year after police say alcohol was consumed after hours

The City of Cleveland Beer Board on June 8, 2026 revoked the beer permit for Goodies Smoke Shop at 673 Inman Street for one year after police presented video and witness testimony suggesting alcohol was consumed on the premises after legal hours.

"I take this responsibility very seriously and prioritize abiding by the alcohol laws and regulations," owner Adetowo Oni told the board, while disputing that staff knowingly allowed alcohol service. City police officers played body-camera footage and described observations from a May 9, 2026 routine check at about 4:30 a.m. Attorney John Kimball said the video appears to show a patron acknowledging he had alcohol.

Security guard Jamel apologized and described how a patron "got it past me at the door," saying staff check the premises around 2:45–2:50 a.m. and that he and the owner try to enforce the rules. Sergeant Russ Fredericks told the board the hearing was held for a potential violation of Cleveland Municipal Code 8-214(3), which bars sale or consumption of beer between 3:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and between 3:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Board member Tina Turner moved to revoke the beer permit for a period of one year, until June 8, 2027; Scott McGowan seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by roll call. Chairman Mark Smith told the owner that someone from the Cleveland Police Department would collect the permit. City Attorney John Kimball explained that a revoked permit prevents another beer permit from being issued at the same location for one year.

The board noted this was the third incident involving the establishment; the board previously suspended the permit for 14 days in April 2026. The owner may reapply for a beer permit after June 8, 2027.