Title
Liquor License - Crab 99 - District 5
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 357121.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Guohui Chen, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
9796 W. McDowell Road, Ste. 170
Zoning Classification: PUD
Council District: 5
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 being remodeled with plans to open in December 2025.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 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 information about any 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.
Number 1 Buffet & Number 1 Cajun Seafood (Series 12)
10125 W. McDowell Road, Avondale
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Harbor Seafood Cajun House (Series 12)
930 W. Broadway Road, Unit 10, Tempe
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 been in restaurant management for 20 years and I have completed all liquor training courses. I currently managing another restaurant in Avondale, Arizona with liquor license #12 - Number 1 Buffet at 10125 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392 (AZ Liquor License Number 012070027351).”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The Crab 99 is a great new seafood boiler restaurant that is family oriented and budget friendly. It will be a great addition to the neighborhood.”
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 - Crab 99 - Data
Attachment B - Crab 99 - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.