Seven Enfield bars and restaurants failed a weekend undercover compliance check for establishments serving alcohol to underage drinkers, authorities say.
The state Department of Consumer Protection said it conducted checks at 19 restaurants and bars, using trained volunteer youths.
Commissioner William M. Rubinstein said the seven that failed will appear before the state Liquor Control Commission, of which Rubinstein chairs, for an administrative hearing to address the charges.
They are: Franklin Pizzeria; Back Yard Bar & Grill; Longhorn Steak House; Acapulco’s Mexican Family Restaurant; Outback Steakouse; 99 Restaurant; and Lulu’s Pizzeria & Family Restaurant.
“We don’t try to trick or entice establishments to sell alcoholic beverages to youth,” Rubinstein said. “If asked for proof of age before making a liquor purchase, the volunteer youth will hand over their actual photo I.D., which clearly indicates that they are underage.”
The Enfield Police Department assisted in the compliance check.
