Six Enfield Establishments Charged With Liquor Violations

ENFIELD, CT — Six businesses licensed to sell alcohol in Enfield were found in violation of statutes by serving minors during unannounced compliance checks Friday night.

The Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division and the Enfield Police Department conducted the compliance checks, visiting 24 establishments during the evening hours.

The agents and detectives received assistance from four volunteer minors, who had been trained by the Governor’s Prevention Partnership.

The six businesses that allegedly served minors are:

• Molina’s Cafe, 95 High Street
• Clover Leaf Cafe, 161 Enfield Street
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 7 Hazard Avenue
• Olive Garden, 41 Hazard Avenue
• Oyama, 136 Elm Street
• Cheng’s Garden, 34 Hazard Avenue

The businesses that allegedly sold to a minor will appear before the Liquor Control Commission for an administrative hearing, at which time they will have an opportunity to address the charges.

Routine compliance checks help the department to identify businesses that knowingly or unknowingly sell alcohol to minors and bring them into compliance with state law. However, compliance checks are not intended to hurt local businesses, Lt. Willie Pedemonti said.

Photo credit: Chris Dehnel