Area bars cited for violations
SCRANTON - The state Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement has cited two Lackawanna County bars for violations.
The former Martini Grill and Lounge, 414 Spruce St. was cited on Jan. 23 for fortified, adulterated and/or contaminated liquor. That bar is no longer at that location, having been replaced by Tony's Spot.
Colarusso's Cafe, 100 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit, was cited on Feb. 21 for selling, furnishing and/or giving or permitting sale of alcoholic beverages to a minor.
Penalties range from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. License suspension or revocation are also possible.