Fifteen businesses in Fairfield County were among the 67 statewide that had their liquor licenses suspended during 2019, according to data released by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection”™s Liquor Control Commission.
The businesses ”“ a mix of liquor retailers, grocery stores, bars and restaurants ”“ were cited for failing to follow state liquor sale laws ranging from the sale of alcohol to a minor to retail price displays to brawling on the premises. The suspensions ranged from one to four days and were accompanied by fines ranging from $500 to $2,500.
The local businesses that ran afoul of state law were Tracks in Stamford; El Coqui Grocery in Norwalk; Fiesta Mexico in Norwalk; Caf̩ Luna in Stamford; De Castillo Grocery in Bridgeport; Zona Azul in Danbury; Tony HuntingtonӪs Inn in Bridgeport; MilenioӪs in Danbury; Hope Street Mini Mart in Stamford; Monroe Spirits Shop in Monroe; Rio Caf̩ in Bridgeport; NikitaӪs in Bridgeport; Mambo Grocery in Bridgeport; Barnum Wine & Spirits in Stratford; and Windsor Package Store in Stratford.