From The Banner · Hau Chu · · 1m 30s
Cornerstone Grill & Loft loses liquor license
Cornerstone Grill & Loft faces 90-day liquor license suspension after underage drinking and violence reports.
In brief
Cornerstone Grill & Loft faces 90-day liquor license suspension after underage drinking and violence reports. Cornerstone Grill & Loft's liquor license suspended for 90 days after county officials found it a 'danger to the peace and safety of the neighborhood'. Originally reported by The Banner.
Liquor license suspended
Cornerstone Grill & Loft lost its liquor license for 90 days after Prince George's County Board of License Commissioners denied its appeal.
Underage drinking incidents
The establishment reported 37 incidents including underage drinking, vomiting, head injuries, fake ID confiscations, and one bottle strike to head.
Violence and safety concerns
County liquor inspectors found Cornerstone a 'danger to the peace and safety of the neighborhood' with recurring failures in alcohol compliance.
Financial impact
Cornerstone faces a $1 million financial hit including lost revenue, fixed costs, and an $18,000 deposit for DJ Paulie D.
Employee concerns
The business employs 70 people many of whom depend on their jobs to support families and pay rent.
Legal action
Cornerstone filed a court motion to pause the suspension but the judge denied it on Oct. 30.
Next steps
The owner says the business will update the community within two weeks and appeal in court.
Community impact
Students reported paying up to $100 to enter the venue during the suspension period.
Suspended license
The license suspension goes into effect Oct. 30 and ends Jan. 28, 2:00 p.m. EST.
The one thing
Cornerstone Grill & Loft's liquor license suspended for 90 days after county officials found it a 'danger to the peace and safety of the neighborhood'.
