Liquor Compliance Checks Conducted in Farmington

FARMINGTON, CT — A random check of 11 Farmington businesses which sell alcoholic beverage products was conducted Tuesday, and all 11 establishments passed the compliance check, according to police.

The purpose of the check was to ensure the businesses were not selling the products to minors under the age of 21. An 18-year-old undercover was used, Lt. Patrick Buckley said.

None of the clerks sold alcoholic beverage products to the undercover youth, Buckley said.

The compliant businesses were:

• The Bottle Shop, 20 South Main St.
• Surrey Liquor Shop, 1019 Farmington Ave.
• M&R Liquors, 838 Farmington Ave.
• Liquor Square, 75 South Main St.
• Highland Package, 1426 Farmington Ave.
• Wine Cellars, 68 Farmington Ave.
• Stop & Shop, 1799 Farmington Ave.
• Valley Wines, 276 Scott Swamp Rd.
• Discount Liquors, 343 Scott Swamp Rd.
• Vinotheque, 206 Main St.
• Maximum Beverage, 258 Main St.

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