Sportscasters Bar And Grill, 2655 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771 was cited for refilling violations and paid a civil penalty on May 29, 2018. Refilling Liquor bottles is a violation of Federal, State and Local alcohol control laws. Liquor bottles each contain a unique code that enables Producers, Distributors and Law enforcement to trace the contents of the bottle back to a specific production batch in the event of a health hazard, a proofing error, or contamination problems associated with the liquor contained in the bottle. The laws that prohibit refilling liquor bottles are in place to protect consumers not only from production problems, but also from having retail establishments substitute the contents of the liquor bottle with a brand other than what is stated on the label.
When an establishment such as Sportscasters Bar And Grill, 2655 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771 is cited for refilling liquor bottles, they are in violation of applicable liquor laws, more importantly for the consumer, they are violating the trust that that customer places in them when they order liquor at their establishment. By not contesting the charge and opting to pay the civil penalty for Refilling Liquor Bottles, Sportscasters Bar And Grill, 2655 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771 is admitting guilt in relation to this violation. Customers are therefore warned that this establishment has violated applicable liquor laws that may put their health at risk or may lead to them being served a liquor other than that which is stated on the label of the liquor bottle.
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