Title
Liquor License - Spinato's Pizza - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 389020.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Anthony Spinato, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
1107 E. Bell Road, Suite 1-2
Zoning Classification: C-2, C-2 SP
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 16, 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 not provided due to the multiple ownership interests held by the applicant in the State of Arizona.
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:
“Our family has owned and operated the Spinato's Pizza brand of restaurants for the past 52 years. We currently hold 6 active liquor licenses for our various restaurant location. We have never had any issues or complaints regarding our operations or our licensing. Further, we are requesting this liquor license because we are moving our current location at 1614 E. Bell Rd to a new building/locaion. The current license for this location (license #12074706) has remained in good standing.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Our company exists to enhance the lives of others. We provide exceptional food and service for out community to build memories. We have been operating our restaurants in the Phoenix metro area for over 50 years and have a well established reputation for relentlessly focusing on out guests and their experiences dining with us.”
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
Attachment A - Spinato's Pizza - Data
Attachment B - Spinato's Pizza - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.