The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says it is moving to revoke the liquor licence of a North York nightclub where private security allegedly blocked inspectors from carrying out their work on several occasions.<\/p>\n
In a news release Thursday, the AGCO accused INXX Lounge, located at 1295 Finch Ave. W. of \u201cmultiple serious contraventions of the Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA),\u201d including \u201cpersistent interference with AGCO inspectors.\u201d<\/p>\n
The regulatory agency said INXX Lounge security blocked AGCO inspectors and Toronto police officers from entering the premises on Feb. 8, and staff removed a point-of-sale machine so that it couldn\u2019t be inspected. <\/p>\n
AGCO inspectors were once again obstructed by security from entering the club on May 24, the AGCO said. <\/p>\n
\u201cInspectors also found the licensed premises to exceed the legal capacity,\u201d the commission said. <\/p>\n
Security obstructed inspectors from visiting the premises a third time on June 29, according to the release. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe repeated obstruction, coupled with incidents such as allowing dangerous overcrowding that exceeded the venue\u2019s licensed capacity, demonstrate that INXX Lounge is failing to operate with integrity and in accordance with the LLCA,\u201d it reads. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs a result, the AGCO has proposed the revocation of the business\u2019s liquor licence as there are reasonable grounds to believe the licence holder will not operate the business with honesty, integrity and in accordance with the law.\u201d<\/p>\n
INXX Lounge did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the move. <\/p>\n
A liquor licence holder has the right to appeal the move to an independent tribunal within 15 days. <\/p>\n