Eatery Workers Cited in Alcohol Sales Sting
An undercover sting of 93 Simi Valley stores and restaurants has ended with 13 employees being cited for allegedly selling alcohol to minors, authorities said.
In the undercover operation, police decoys ages 18 and 19 went into businesses between June 17 and July 10, Simi Police Chief Randy G. Adams said. Sales were made to minors at 13 restaurants, Adams said.
The employees were issued misdemeanor citations, Adams said. A report will be provided to the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control for administrative proceedings against the businesses. Sanctions could range from a fine to license revocation.
Police did not release the names of the employees who were cited, but the businesses where the sales allegedly occurred were: Sizzler at 1239 Los Angeles Ave.; Pineapple Hill at 1846 Cochran St.; Shakey’s Pizza at 1015 Los Angeles Ave.; Acapulco Restaurant at 2022 1st St.; Fuji Restaurant at 2845 Cochran St.; Denny’s at 2460 Sycamore Drive; LA Burrito at 660 Los Angeles Ave.; Vincenzo’s Pizza at 2955 Cochran St.; El Taco De Mexico at 1590 Los Angeles Ave.; The Walck-In at 1555 Kuehner Road; China Palace at 2752 Cochran St.; Paul’s Italian Villa at 1951 Erringer Road; and Golden Tiger Restaurant at 1494 Madera Road.
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