Six Lehigh Valley establishments were cited in March by the state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for alleged liquor law violations.
Licensees will have a chance to defend themselves against the citations before an administrative law judge, who may impose fines between $50 to $1,000 for minor violations, or up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. The judge may also suspend or revoke business licenses or mandate training.
The following businesses were cited:
Lehigh County
Blue Valley Beverage and Smoke LLC, New Tripoli: Allegedly failed to have board-approved manager complete necessary training within the past two years between July 17 and Feb 11.
Gold Star Veteran’s Memorial Post No. 2124, Allentown: Allegedly sold alcoholic beverages to nonmembers on Jan. 3 and allegedly permitted or operated gambling devices on premises in violation of liquor code.
Top-Star Express, Laurys Station: Allegedly failed to notify board within 15 days of a change of manager between Nov. 16 and Jan. 27
Dave and Buster’s, Whitehall: Allegedly failed to ensure board-approved manager took necessary training between Feb. 1, 2023 and Jan. 1 and allegedly failed to ensure alcohol service person took necessary training between July 20, 2024 and Jan. 1.
Northampton County
Old Brewery Tavern, Bethlehem: Allegedly allowed a loudspeaker or similar device that could be heard beyond the property line.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Easton: Allegedly failed to return the hotel liquor license and wholesale liquor purchase permit cards to the board after the establishment had not been operating for 15 consecutive days between Aug. 8, 2023 and Feb. 16.