Title
Liquor License - Tipsy Scoop - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 347746.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Tamika Wooten, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
355 N. Central Avenue, Ste. 102
Zoning Classification: DTC-Business Core
Council District: 7
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 August 2025.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 22, 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
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license 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:
“As a judge and attorney in the Valley, I am committed to upholding the highest standards to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers & staff are or will be trained in the techniques of recognizing signs and symptoms of impairment. Additionally, each employee will be required to card all customers who are attempting to purchase alcohol infused treats!”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Tipsy Scoop solves the downtown dilemma that people over 21 face after attending a concert or sporting event, when they are not quite read to end the night, but they are looking for something to do besides sit in a smoky bar. Likewise parents, with their children, don't have to take their kids home after a game, concert or symphony, they can continue the night by getting a non-alcohol infused ice cream treat or sundae for their kids, while still having a decadent adult treat for themselves. We are located directly across from Central Station”
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 - Tipsy Scoop - Data
Attachment B - Tipsy Scoop - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.