Providence Board of Licenses 2025-05-15
Minutes summary
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on May 15, 2025, to consider various license applications and disciplinary matters. The Board approved a consent agenda of entertainment and special event permits, reviewed several new and renewal license applications, and continued several matters to future dates. Additionally, the Board found violations for several establishments, issuing warnings, fines, and closures held in abeyance.
What the body took up (34)
PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 - DJ/Karaoke
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 - DJ
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 - Adult Entertainment - DJ
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Zayas Solution, LLC dba Tafino Restaurant & Lounge. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 DJ/Live Band
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2025
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 - DJ
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. June 2025 Live Band
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Arthritis Foundation at Roger Williams Park 1000 Elmwood Avenue. Entertainment. Special Event Permit 126305-Walk to Cure Arthritis Rhode Island on June 1, 2025 from 8:30am-1:00pm
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Rhode Island Historical Society at 52 Power Street. Entertainment. Concerts Under the Elms on June 26, 2025; July 3, 2025; July 10,2025; July 17, 2025; July,24,2025 and July 31, 2025 from 6:30p to 8:00p
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Arlindo Alves for Nos Cultura Our Culture Providence RI. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special event permit 127343- Tagged event on July 20, 2025 from 4:00pm-9:00pm at Temple to music. Class P ( Aplus Catering)
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Movies on the Block at 260 Westminister Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127388 on June 26,2025 , July 24,2025 , August 28,2025 and September 25,2025 from 3:00pm-11:00pm
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
TJ McNulty for RI Seafood Festival at India Point Park. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Festivals, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #126451 RI Seafood Festival on September 6, and 7, 2025 from 11a-7p
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
West Broadway Neighborhood Association at West Fountain Street. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127379- Rock and Roll Yard sale and Block Party on June 7,2025 from 8:00am- 12:00pm Street Closure on West Fountain Street from Battery Street to Winter Street
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Maryeli Guarin Beltran Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVEDAYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Hi Group LLC dba Cracked 227 Thayer Street. New License. 1am-4am Business. For 90-day review of 1-4 AM License heard on 1/30/2025 and approved on 2/13/2025.
CONTINUEDLicensee did not appear. Continued to Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Mega Gas LLC dba Quality Fuel Mart 414 Smithfield Ave. 1am-4am Business. For review of Probationary license approved on 12/12/2024. Schematic photos of lighting and cameras at the premises required.
APPROVEDThe probationary period ended. Schematic photos of lighting and cameras at the premises provided. No issues or incidents at the location during this time. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Fussion's PVD LLC dba Fussion's @ Bahras Complex 1910 Westminster Street. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. For review of Operations. Request for use of 2nd floor. Walk-through conducted.
DENIEDUse of the second floor, denied. Restricted to the 1st floor of the establishment. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Class of 2020 Welcome Back at 1 Cunningham Sq Alumni Hall. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. May 30,2025 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
CONTINUEDAlcohol is not provided by Sodexo. Alcohol to be provided by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC. Out-of-state company must appear before the Board for review and approval of this license request. Agenda Item # 21-25. Next: 5/22/2025 4:00 PM AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Class of 1970 at 1 Cunningham Sq Ruane Center. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. May 31,2025 from 6:00pm-10:00pm
CONTINUEDAlcohol is not provided by Sodexo. Alcohol to be provided by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC. Out-of-state company must appear before the Board for review and approval of this license request. Agenda Item # 21-25. Next: 5/22/2025 4:00 PM AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Drop in at McPhails at 1 Cunningham Sq Alumni Hall. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. May 31,2025 from 7:00pm-9:30pm
CONTINUEDAlcohol is not provided by Sodexo. Alcohol to be provided by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC. Out-of-state company must appear before the Board for review and approval of this license request. Agenda Item # 21-25. Next: 5/22/2025 4:00 PM AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Reunion Brunch at 1 Cunningham Sq. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. June 1,2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
CONTINUEDAlcohol is not provided by Sodexo. Alcohol to be provided by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC. Out-of-state company must appear before the Board for review and approval of this license request. Agenda Item # 21-25. Next: 5/22/2025 4:00 PM AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Reunion Festival BBQ at 1 Cunningham Sq. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. May 31,2025 from 12:00pm-4:00pm
CONTINUEDAlcohol is not provided by Sodexo. Alcohol to be provided by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC. Out-of-state company must appear before the Board for review and approval of this license request. Agenda Item # 21-25. Next: 5/22/2025 4:00 PM AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Duran Auto LLC dba Odilia Duran 15 Camden Avenue. Renewal License. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued from May 1, 2025. Evidence of a payment plan required from MCA and City Collector’s Office.
APPROVEDEvidence of a payment plan provided at this hearing date & time. Operations may resume for as long as the establishment does not default on payments. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Gilberto Ciprian dba J&B Auto Repair 118 Silver Lake Avenue. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair. Continued from 4/10/2025.
DENIEDThe location remains an R-3 zone. A Zoning Petition for a zone change has not been granted. Motor Vehicle Repair is prohibited in an R-3 zone and the location is not a "grand fathered use." An Immediate Cease & Desist Order has been issued. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
The Village of Providence LLC dba The Village of Providence 100 Fountain Street Unit C2. Renewal License. Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. Continued from May 1, 2025.
APPROVEDEvidence of a payment plan with the Municipal Collection Agency (MCA) provided at this hearing date and time. The applicant also provided evidence of communication and a Temporary Retail Sales Permit at this hearing date & time. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Bosset LLC dba Shake & Speare 255 Weybosset Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class N (Night Club).
CONTINUEDThis matter has been continued for one (1) week. Updated Business Plan is required by the Applicant. The version currently uploaded does not align with the business model the Applicant described to the Board regarding their intended operations plan. Next: 5/22/2025 4:00 PM AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
U in U out Corp dba UIUO Companies 702 Douglas Avenue. Motor Vehicle Repair. Also noticed: 1. Aspire Garage and Towing Inc and Raceworks 700-702 Douglas Avenue 2. Bling Bling Auto Solutions 700-702 Douglas Avenue 3. King's Car Wash 700-702 Douglas Avenue 4. Lagos Auto Sales and Service LLC - 700-702 Douglas Avenue - Building Owner Jubril Bamgbala of 700-702 Douglas Avenue Realty LLC and 718 Douglas Avenue
DENIEDThe Motor Vehicle Repair License Request was denied without prejudice. The Applicant seeking this type of license must appear before the Board in person. In this instance, the Applicant failed to appear on three (3) separate occasions. Proper notices were given. A Cease & Desist Order has been issued - effective immediately. If the Applicant is still interested in seeking this license, they must re-file. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Bridge 15, LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Regarding incident(s) of April 25, 2025, Case Report #25-29237 Disturbance
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a Warning as to all counts. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Eagle Park Independent Club dba Old Irish 480 Douglas Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of April 25, 2025, Case Report #25-29533 Procurement of alcohol to underage persons
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a Warning as to all counts. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Empire Holdings, LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Regarding incident(s) of March 1, 2025, Case Report #25-14630 Procurement of alcohol to underage persons Licensing of persons working as Floor Hosts required
VIOLATION FOUNDCOUNT 1: All individuals working as Floor Hosts must be licensed and badges are to be displayed while working. COUNT 2: Issued a $2,000 fine to be paid. Establishment closure on March 15, 2025. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Ogie's Trailer Park LLC dba Ogie's Trailer Park 1155 Westminster Street. Regarding incident(s) of April 19, 2025, Case Report #25-27436 Disturbance
VIOLATION FOUNDCOUNT 1: Issued a $500 fine to be paid. COUNT 2: A (2) day closure to be held in abeyance for six (6) months (November 8, 2025). The closures held in abeyance will take effect if a similar violation reoccurs. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
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