The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) issued the following results on Wednesday, January 29, 2020:
Case #19-PRO-00121
Donahue, LLC, t/a Donahue
1338 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
License #115150
Retailer CT
ANC 2E
Substantial Changes (Request to Transfer License and Change the Hours Inside the Premises and Summer Garden, also request to add 135 Additional Seats.)
Disposition: The Board cancelled the hearing due to the submission of a Settlement Agreement for the Board's review and approval.
Case #19-PRO-00115
Family, LLC, t/a MK Lounge & Restaurant
1930 9th Street, NW
License #88787
Retailer CT
ANC 1B
Application to Renew the License
Disposition: The Respondent failed to appear. The Board dismissed the Application. See Board Order No. 2020-073.
Case #19-PRO-00120
Brilliant, LLC, t/a Flash
645 Florida Avenue, NW
License #90823
Retailer CT
ANC 1B
Application to Renew the License
Disposition: The Board set the matter for a Protest Hearing on March 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm.
Case #19-PRO-00119
Eleana, LLC t/a Secret Lounge
1928 9th Street, NW
License #107123
Retailer CT
ANC 1B
Application to Renew the License
Disposition: The Respondent failed to appear. The Board dismissed the Application. See Board Order No. 2020-072.
Case #19-251-00102
Down Under Inc. t/a Bravo Bravo
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
License #71564
Retailer CN
ANC 2B
Failed to Follow Security Plan
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $1,500 fine to be paid within 30 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by March 2, 2020, 5-0.
Case #18-CIT-00595
Ugly Mug, LLC, t/a Katherine's Catering
5018 Connecticut Avenue, NW
License #93580
Retailer Caterer
ANC 3F
Failed to File a Caterers Report
Disposition: The Board set the matter for a Show Cause Hearing on February 26, 2020 at 3:30 pm.
Case #19-AUD-00080
1606 K Street, LLC, t/a Fuel Pizza & Wings
1606 K Street, NW
License #88452
Retailer CR
ANC 2B
Failed to File Quarterly Statement
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $2,000 fine to be paid within 30 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by March 2, 2020, 5-0.
Case #18-CC-00082
Desperados Pizza, LLC, t/a Desperados Pizza
1342 U Street, NW
License #84731
Retailer CT
ANC 1B
Sale to Minor Violation, Failed to Take Steps Necessary to Ascertain Legal Drinking Age
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise, 5-0. See Board Order No. 2020-056.
Case #19-CC-00036
DC Market Inc. t/a DC Food Market
2200 16th Street, SE
License #106962
Retailer B
ANC 8A
Sale to Minor Violation, No ABC Manager on Duty
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise, 5-0. See Board Order No. 2020-059.
Case #19-251-00077
Betty's Gojo Restaurant and Lounge, LLC, t/a Betty's Gojo
7616 Georgia Avenue, NW
License #102500
Retailer CR
ANC 4A
Cover Charge Without Endorsement, Failed to Post the Correct Name, Allowed a Promoter to Manage the Establishment, Failed to Preserve a Crime Scene
Disposition: The Respondent failed to appear and the Government proceeded ex parte to hearing pursuant to 23DCMR § 1604.3. The Board held a closed meeting for purposes of deliberating this hearing pursuant to D.C. Official Code §2-574(b) (13). The Board will issue an Order within 90 days.
Temporary License Application
Date of Event: January 31, 2020 - February 3, 2020
Applicant: Seferash D. Yegezaw (Climax Bar and Restaurant)
Neighborhood: 1414 9th Street, NW
Size of Event: 149 Attendees
Disposition: The Board denied the Application, 5-0.
Temporary License Application
Date of Event: February 4-7, 2020
Applicant: Seferash D. Yegezaw (Climax Bar and Restaurant)
Neighborhood: 1414 9th Street NW
Size of Event: 149 Attendees
Disposition: The Board denied the Application, 5-0.
Case #19-PRO-00083
Rito Loco, LLC, t/a Rito Loco-El Techo
606 Florida Avenue, NW
License #104119
Retailer CR
ANC 6E
Application to Renew the License
Disposition: The Board cancelled the hearing due to the submission of a Settlement Agreement for the Board's review and approval. See Board Order No. 2020-069.
Case #19-PRO-00100
Quilox, LLC, t/a Quilox Restaurant and Lounge
7303 Georgia Avenue, NW
License #114288
Retailer CR
ANC 4B
Application for a New License
Disposition: The Board cancelled the hearing due to the withdrawal of the Group of Five or More and the Concerned Neighbors Inc's Protests. See Board Order No. 2020-062.