Title
Liquor License - Rodizio Grill - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 340592.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lauren Merrett, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
7000 E. Mayo Boulevard, Bldg. 24
Zoning Classification: PUD PCD
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 11, 2025.
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.
Melting Pot (Series 12)
19420 N. 59th Avenue, Bldg. B, Glendale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Melting Pot (Series 12)
3626 E. Ray Road, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 2
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:
“The owners are confident in their ability to responsibly manage and operate a business with a liquor license, supported by a track record of reliability and qualifications. Their experience, requirements make me a suitable candidate for holding a liquor license in the city of Phoenix.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The issuance of the liquor license is deemed necessary for public convenience and is in the best interest of the community. This decision is grounded in careful consideration of factors that contribute to the overall well-being of our community, fostering responsible and regulated access to alcoholic beverages.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Rodizio Grill - Data
Attachment B - Rodizio Grill - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.