Title
Liquor License - The 4th Official FC - District 1
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 386981.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Nicholas Mitchell, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
3555 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Zoning Classification: RE-43-SP
Council District: 1
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 May 9, 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 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:
“I am a lifetime resident of Arizona and I have owned a restaurant that had a liquor license in the past. I have been in the restaurant buisness for over 20 years. I have completed both Title 4 basic and Title 4 management training within the past 3 years. We at the The 4th Official have a standing 'No ID, No Sale' alcohol policy that we train our staff on. We require all servers/bartenders to complete their Title 4 basic training prior to employment.”
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 this license will serve the community by providing a high-quality social hub for local sports fans. It will create 5 new jobs and generate local tax revenue. Our establishment fills a void in the North Phoenix area for a family-friendly sports environment where adults can enjoy a meal and a drink responsibly while supporting their favorite teams.”
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 - The 4th Official FC - Data
Attachment B - The 4th Official FC - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.