The Alcohol and Gaming Fee of Ontario (AGCO) “immediately” revoked the liquor licence for Savanna Lounge in Ottawa after an investigation discovered weapons on the property.
In a press launch, AGCO notes that the “licensee’s conduct and ongoing public safety concerns” has resulted within the suspension of the licence.
At about 3:00 a.m. on Jan. 12, AGCO inspectors and Ottawa cops went to the bar and restaurant positioned at 145 Besserer St. Whereas there, police discovered an individual with a handgun, ensuing and arrest and charges for firearm-related offences.
One other gun was additionally found on the property.
On the time of the after-hours inspection there was about 120 individuals inside the world, the discharge notes.
“Inspectors observed that the signs of service and consumption of liquor had not been cleared, contrary to the Regulation made under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019,” AGCO mentioned.
Alleged violations embrace:
The licence holder, or somebody liable for managing or working the enterprise, acted in a means that gives cheap grounds to imagine the applicant won’t run the enterprise legally, truthfully, or with integrity.
Somebody hindered, obstructed, or interfered with an inspection or refused to supply info related to an inspection.
The licensee did not take away proof of service inside 45 minutes of the conclusion of service.
