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Licenses Committee (Milwaukee) — Feb 18, 2026: multiple license actions including approvals, holds, denials and suspensions
MilwaukeeFeb 18, 20266 min read
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The Licenses Committee (Chair: Ald. Jocasta Zamarripa) met Feb 18, 2026 to consider File 251756 and individual license applications. The committee approved the file as amended (5-0) after taking actions that included approvals with amended plans of operations or warning letters, holds to the call of the chair for several applicants who were absent, denials of extended-hours and some tavern licenses, nonrenewals and a 90-day suspension for one food-dealer license. Several applicants were required to adopt mitigation measures (e.g., increased cleanups, removal of expired goods, modified hours).
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- Committee recommended approval of File 251756 as amended (motion prevailed 5-0).
- Hong Kong Express (2373 N Martin L King Jr Dr): approved with amended plan of operations requiring cleanups at least twice per day and a warning letter (5-0).
- J.S. Singh Brother / Faith Grocery (3451 N 23rd St): approval with amended mitigation plan adding weekly removal of expired food items and a warning letter (5-0).
- Tittu Rehmat Food (418 E Center St): nonrenewal of the Class A fermented malt license and renewal of the Food Dealer license with a 90-day suspension based on police report and testimony (motion prevailed 4-1).
- Cultura Ave (3830 W National Ave): Class B Tavern and Food Dealer licenses approved with amended hours (close 12:00 a.m. Mon–Wed; 2:00 a.m. Thu–Sat); Public Entertainment Premises (PEP) held for further review (5-0).
- Richard's Grocery (2438 W Greenfield Ave): nonrenewal of the Class A fermented malt license due to public safety concerns; Food Dealer license approved (5-0).
- Seva Citgo Mart (3114 N Sherman Blvd): request to extend hours (open 5 AM to 2 AM) denied after neighborhood opposition (5-0).
- Multiple items were held to the call of the chair for applicants who were not present (examples include Maneek S. Grewal Class D operator, Prospect Clark filling station, and others).
- Xhale Coffee & Cocktails (927 N 27th St): Food Dealer and Public Entertainment Premises licenses approved; Class B Tavern denied (tavern denial prevailed 4-1).
- Warning letters and monitoring conditions were issued or recommended for a number of operators (listed in the minutes under 'Warning Letter'); several approvals were conditioned on amended plans of operations (trash cleanups, marked to‑go containers, added doors/awnings, changed hours, employee retraining, etc.).
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LICENSES COMMITTEE
Feb 18, 2026, 12:00 AMRoom 301-B, Third Floor, City Hallscheduled
Agenda
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Agenda Item
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
- Agenda Item
- Motion relating to the recommendations of the Licenses Committee relating to licenses.
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