Kelowna Restaurants Fined for Booze Rule Breaks

0:00It's April 2, I'm Kory with the story, this is Vancouver News today, driven by AI. Two Kelowna restaurants just got slapped with penalties from the B.C., liquor and cannabis regulation branch for breaking provincial booze rules, one right after the other last week. The house of the Caribbean food supply shop near Lawrence Avenue, copped an $11,000 fine for letting alcohol leave the premises back on, March 31st. Meanwhile, Taya's Indian restaurant on Pando Sea Avenue had its liquor license suspended for 10 days after serving a minor, a Corona beer without checking, ID. These violations happened last fall, in October and November of 2025. But the penalties dropped fast. Inspectors caught the Caribbean spot when they saw red cups outside and a woman walking out with a white cloth seltzer, despite warnings to lock it, down. For Taya's, a team minor agent tested them undercover and got served no questions asked. The owners admitted the screw up, so their suspension kicks in at close of service on April

1:028th and runs 10 days straight. This ain't their first rodeo for the Caribbean place. They've broken the off premises rule four times in two years and even ignored follow-ups from. Inspectors. The branch stress that selling liquor is a privilege, not a free pass. Officers are keeping the pressure on to protect the public, especially minors, so expect more spot checks around Colona and beyond to keep these spots in line.