License Commission Issues Macao Suspension
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The commission found Macao Restaurant violated licensing rules on September 21 and October 16, 2025, after inspectors documented loud music, unauthorized nightclub activity, vaping, pest concerns, and 118 patrons in a space limited to 75; it issued a 14-day suspension with 7 days served.
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What this means
Macao Restaurant’s alcohol license is subject to a 14-day suspension, with seven days counted as already served. The commission also rescinded Flying Rhino’s common victualer all-alcohol license because the business had ceased operating at the location. Commissioners approved new or amended licenses for Market 31, El Sombrero Taqueria, Mercado Restaurant, and SMG Food and Beverage, while postponing several other applications to December 4, 2025.
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- Issued Macao Restaurant a 14-day suspension, with 7 days served, after finding multiple violations.
- Rescinded Flying Rhino’s common victualer all-alcohol license due to cessation of business.
- Approved Market 31’s common victualer license.
- Approved El Sombrero Taqueria’s restaurant malt and wine license.
- Approved Mercado Restaurant’s restaurant all-alcohol and common victualer licenses.
- Approved SMG Food and Beverage’s change of officers, directors, and beneficial interest.
- Postponed the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival license requests and several other matters to December 4, 2025.
- Continued Beth’s on Grafton’s cessation-of-business hearing to December 4, 2025, pending a valid lease and completed inspections.
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