Club 410 sets the bar for liquor license violations
Today, I was skimming the schedule for Thursday's liquor board hearings when I almost spat my Coke Zero all over my computer screen.
Club 410 (4507-09 Belair Road) has an absolutely epic list of offenses. Except for Suite Ultralounge, I can't remember the last time I saw a bar get in trouble for so many violations all at once. Of course, this is nothing new. But still, it's shocking to read them all, one by one.
I went through and hand-picked the best offenses to post on Midnight Sun. I skipped the relatively mundane ones, like serving alcohol to minors and not framing their license.
Are you ready for Club 410's four worst offenses? Here goes ...
4. Violation of Rule 4.16 “No licensee shall allow his premises to be used for the purpose of possession, transfer or use of any narcotic drug” on January 11, 2009 (Re: During investigation, police found three pink ziplock bags with plant substance, suspected marijuana);
3. Violation of Rule 4.02 “No licensee shall sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to any person under the influence of alcohol or narcotic drugs or who is disorderly in manner or to any person known to be a habitual drunkard or user of narcotic drugs” on January 11, 2009 (Re: Two patrons appeared to be intoxicated) and on January 25, 2009 (Re: Police witnessed intoxicated patron leave establishment and stumble across the street to his vehicle)
2. Violation of Rule 3.06 “Licensees shall operate their establishments at all times in accordance with the requirements of the Health Department of Baltimore City, the Building Code of Baltimore City, and the rules and regulations of the Fire Department of Baltimore City” on January 9, 2009 and on January 11, 2009 (Re: Coolers holding alcohol were filthy, wet, moldy and no proper washing stations were set up for washing glassware) and on February 5, 2009 (Re: Establishment was over posted capacity)
(Baltimore Sun archive photo)
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
I think "known habitual drunkard" will be the name of my first album.
Posted by: Ted | November 9, 2009 2:42 PM
Are they going to contest the charges?
Will the officers and inspectors show?
Take the license Mr. Chairman, assuming the evidence is sufficient.
Posted by: John | November 9, 2009 6:32 PM
Allthat said is a lie, that club wasn't bad at all.
Posted by: mr. greg | November 11, 2009 6:40 PM