Summary

License board issues violations and renewals

ProvidenceJun 25, 20262 min read

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The Board of Licenses found a violation at one business, imposed a $2,000 fine, and approved a longer reduction in operating hours if counsel agrees to the modified penalty. It also issued or continued several decisions on liquor license renewals and special event permits, with multiple renewal cases marked pending because required paperwork was incomplete.

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Board of Licenses

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The Board took enforcement action against one business for operating without a license and for loud music, including a $2,000 fine and a reduction in hours. The board then handled several liquor license renewal cases, but some were left pending because required documents such as city taxes, insurance, or certificates of good standing were missing. It also reviewed multiple special event and entertainment permits for summer events and block parties.

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Found a violation for entertainment without a license and excessive noise; issued a $2,000 fine and reduced hours, with the board approving an extended reduction if counsel agrees.
Marked several liquor license renewal cases pending because required documents were incomplete, including city taxes, insurance, and certificates of good standing.
Approved or considered multiple special event and entertainment permits for July 2026 events and block parties.
Did not hear at least one renewal item because the liquor license renewal had already been issued before the hearing.

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Board of Licenses - Regular Meeting

Jun 25, 2026, 4:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
53884 : JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53885 : Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53876 : CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53900 : 4th of July Carnival by Rockwell Amusements at 410 South Main Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM):
53899 : Cars and Coffee by Dario Smith at 404 Benefit Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM):
53909 : Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM):
53910 : Museum at Night at RISD Museum at 20 North Main Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM):
53902 : Kids Summer Day by Providence City Council at Webster Elementary
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM):
53903 : Rolling wheels for Kids by Huascar Beato at 700 Chalkstone Avenue
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM):
53861 : Valley Vibes by WaterFire Providence at 475 Valley Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53388 : A Wilhelm Scream at What Cheer Tavern
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53870 : Party with Genio by Genio trading name of Sonocent LTD at Farm Fresh RI
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53875 : The Village of Providence LLC dba The Village 100 Fountain Street unit C2
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53879 : The RI Restaurant Group dba Bella Vista Restaurant 145 Spruce Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53877 : KB Mart 545 Broad Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53641 : Navedo Auto Sales 24 Victor Street
Decision: TO APPEAR ADVERTISED HEARING:
53873 : American Entertainment Corp. dba Avon Cinema
Decision: TO APPEAR ADVERTISED HEARING:
53860 : Page & Parlour LLC dba Page & Parlour 150 Broadway
Decision: TO APPEAR ADVERTISED HEARING:
53882 : Mamasita Bar and Grille dba Mamasita 268 Pocasset Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR ADVERTISED HEARING:
52900 : Bukanas Sports Bar Inc. dba Bukanas Sports Bar 188 Plainfield Street
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52897 : CTC Inc. The Pontiac Tap 24 Pontiac Avenue
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52901 : Gather LLC dba Gather LLC 519-521 Atwells Avenue
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52886 : JoRo LLC dba JoRo 114 Spruce Street
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52873 : JMA Inc. dba Mezzo 393 Charles Street
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52894 : Kimberly Gilo dba Dolores 100 Hope Street
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52896 : K.S.S. Inc.dba The Stable 125 Washington Street
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52869 : Passion Inc. dba Passion 568 Broad Street
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52902 : Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala 264 Pocasset Avenue
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52890 : THPP Inc. dba Tammany Hall Pub 409 Atwells Avenue
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
52889 : The Providence Turners dba The Providence Turners 118 Glenbridge Avenue
Decision: INCOMPLETE 2026 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 18, 2026):
53898 : Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW: