Title
Liquor License - Rito's Mexican Food
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 10829.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jonathan Hansen, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5813 N. 7th St., Ste. 135
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 6
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently under construction with plans to open in June 2018.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is May 5, 2018.
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
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of 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.
Ritos Mexican Food (Series 12)
15643 N. Reems Road, Ste. 106, Surprise
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 the Title 4 basic liquor law training as well as the title 4 management liquor law training courses. I plan to train staff accordingly with the best practices in mind with respect to the liquor law.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Rito's will provide an atmosphere for great tasting Authentic Mexican Food and responsible alcohol service. Staff will be vigilant to prohibit over consumption.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - Rito's Mexican Food
Liquor License Map - Rito's Mexican Food
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.