Title
Liquor License - La Hefa Cerveceria Y Bontanas - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 407458.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Francisco Gama, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
7710 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Ste. 107
Zoning Classification: A-1
Council District: 7
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location is currently licensed for liquor sales with a Series 12 - Restaurant, liquor license.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is October 26, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
La Hefa Cerveceria Y Botanas (Series 12)
7710 W. Lower Buckeye Road, Ste.107, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 112
Liquor license violations: In April 2024, a fine of $1,500.00 was paid for failure to derive 40% of income from food.
Chestnut Brunch Bar (Series 12)
2398 E. Camelback Road, Ste.150, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 18
Liquor license violations: None
Patties, Pints & Pizzas (Series 12)
46202 N. Black Canyon Highway, New River
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I have completed both the basic and management training required in addition to having the proper business management experience.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“As a local small business, the location will provide jobs.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - La Hefa Cerveceria Y Botanas - Data
Attachment B - La Hefa Cerveceria Y Botanas - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.