The Alcohol and Gaming Fee of Ontario (AGCO) says it has moved to droop the liquor licence of a Boston Pizza in St. Catharines after clients who have been allegedly overserved on the location have been later concerned in a deadly automobile crash.
In a launch Thursday the AGCO says it issued a Discover of Proposal for a 60-day liquor gross sales licence suspension for the Boston Pizza at 333 Ontario St.
“Following a review, the AGCO has reason to believe the licence holder is responsible for several violations of the Liquor Licence and Control Act … contributing to a fatal vehicle crash,” the AGCO mentioned.
The investigation discovered that on Dec. 17 and into Dec. 18, 2023, the institution “permitted a number of patrons to become intoxicated and continued to be served alcohol even after demonstrating signs of intoxication.”
“The patrons left the premises by car and were subsequently involved in a single motor vehicle crash, which resulted in the tragic death of one passenger and injury to another.”
Through the probe the AGCO recognized the next violations:
• Opposite to part 32 of the Liquor Licence and Management Act, liquor was permitted to be offered or provided to individuals who have been or gave the impression to be intoxicated.
• Opposite to the Liquor Licence and Management Act, regulation 746/21, subsection 43(1) the licensee permitted intoxication to happen on the licensed premises or in adjoining areas underneath the unique management of the licensee.
• Opposite to Interim Commonplace part 4.1, the licensee failed to make sure that individuals concerned within the sale and/or service of liquor held a legitimate certificates demonstrating the profitable completion of a coaching course accepted by the AGCO Board of Administrators.
The Boston Pizza concerned can attraction the suspension.
“The AGCO holds liquor licensees to high standards for the safe and responsible sale of alcohol,” the AGCO wrote.
“Liquor licence holders must ensure their customers are not served to intoxication or permit intoxication on their premises. It is the responsibility of all licensees to ensure their staff are properly trained to recognize the signs of intoxication.”
