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The ABC and Pacific Beach Licensees

The following is a database of all Pacific Beach alcohol licensees – including several new applications for licenses or, for modifications to existing licenses establishments – usually geared to increasing their capacity. Do we really need more licensees in Pacific Beach?

See page bottom for descriptions of the various license types. Click here to view a map of the current licensees.




Common California ABC License Type Descriptions

Off-Sale (generally liquor stores)
20 – OFF SALE BEER & WINE - (Package Store) Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises.

21 – OFF SALE GENERAL - (Package Store) Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises.

On-Sale (generally bars, restaurants, clubs, breweries)
40 – ON SALE BEER – (Bar, Tavern) Authorizes the sale of beer for consumption on or off the premises where sold. No wine or distilled spirits may be on the premises. Full meals are not required; however, sandwiches or snacks must be available. Minors are allowed on the premises.

41 – ON SALE BEER & WINE – EATING PLACE - (Restaurant) Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold. Distilled spirits may not be on the premises (except brandy, rum, or liqueurs for use solely for cooking purposes). Must operate and maintain the licensed premises as a bona fide eating place. Must maintain suitable kitchen facilities, and must make actual and substantial sales of meals for consumption on the premises. Minors are allowed on the premises.

42 – ON SALE BEER & WINE – PUBLIC PREMISES – (Bar, Tavern) Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption on or off the premises where sold. No distilled spirits may be on the premises. Minors are not allowed to enter and remain (see Section 25663.5 for exception, musicians). Food service is not required.

47 – ON SALE GENERAL – EATING PLACE - (Restaurant) Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the licenses premises. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the licenses premises. Must operate and maintain the licensed premises as a bona-fide eating place. Must maintain suitable kitchen facilities, and must make actual and substantial sales of meals for consumption on the premises. Minors are allowed on the premises.

48 - ON SALE GENERAL – PUBLIC PREMISES - (Bar, Night Club) Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the premises where sold. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are not allowed to enter and remain (see Section 25663.5 for exception, musicians). Food service is not required.

52 - VETERAN’S CLUB - Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits, to members and guests only, for consumption on the premises where sold. Authorizes the sale of beer and wine, to members and guest only, for consumption off the licensed premises. Food service is not required. Minors are allowed on the premises.

75 - ON SALE GENERAL – BREWPUB - (Restaurant) Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on a bona-fide eating place plus a limited amount of brewing of beer. Also authorizes the sale of beer and wine only for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises.

Click here for a list of all license types and here for descriptions of other common license types.

1. The following is a list of terms used in the ABC License Query System and in their documents we link you to in our licensee database above:

  • Accusation – A formal charge filed by the local ABC District Office against a licensee to suspend or revoke a license. Similar to a complaint in a civil matter.
  • Business Address – The physical address of the licensed business. May be different from the licensee’s mailing address or corporate headquarters.
  • Business Name – The name under which the licensee conducts his business. Sometimes referred to as “D.B.A.” (“doing business as . . .”). For example “Joe’s Bar”.
  • Census Tract – A designated geographic area as determined by the most recent United States decennial or special census.
  • Charge – A word description of the law, rule, or regulation violated, which is the basis for the accusation.
  • Cleared – Means that an accusation or petition/protest matter is final by order of the ABC Director.
  • Company Name – The name of the entity that owns the business. May or may not be the same as “Business Name”.
  • Conditions – Special restrictions on a license to protect the public health and safety. Conditions may relate to employment of certain persons or the conduct of the business. For example, limits on hours of alcoholic beverage sales, type of entertainment allowed or required security or lighting.
  • Disciplinary History – A complete record of past violations of law, rule or regulation.
  • Duplicates – An additional license that a licensee may acquire, if necessary. Duplicates may be for additional rooms, rooms for designated persons, portable bars, controlled access cabinets in hotels, catering permits, events held on property adjacent to the licensed premises, beer manufacturers or wine growers.
  • License Number – The number assigned to a specific ABC license.
  • License Transferred From- The licensee and/or location from whom the license was transferred.
  • License Transferred To – The person and/or location to whom the license was transferred.
  • Licensee Name – A person, persons or entity holding a license issued by ABC.
  • Master – the main or controlling license.
  • Office of Application – The ABC District Office at which the applicant applied for the license. (See list of ABC District Office locations.)
  • POIC – Acronym for Petition for Offer in Compromise; a fine paid by a licensee in lieu of serving a license suspension.
  • Reg. Date – The date an accusation of petition/protest matter was registered in ABC Headquarters.
  • Reg. Number – Registration number assigned to an accusation or petition/protest matter involving a licensee or applicant. The number helps track the matter until its disposition.
  • Reporting Agency – A law enforcement agency that notifies the local ABC District Office of a violation.
  • Rev. Stayed – Means that ABC revoked the license, but withheld imposing the revocation for a period of time (usually 1-3 years). During the stayed period, the licensee was required to meet certain conditions (for example, serve a license suspension and not commit further violations). If, during the 1-3 year stayed period, a licensee fails to meet the conditions of his probation, ABC may permanently revoke the license.
  • A/REV – Automatically Revoked Due to Non-Payment of Renewal
  • ACT – Active
  • CAN – Canceled
  • DENY – Denied
  • INACT – Inactive
  • ISUS – Indefinite Suspension
  • NREN – Non-Renewal
  • PEND – Pending
  • R64 – Issue And Hold
  • R65 – Surrendered, not in use
  • REV – Revocation
  • REVP – Revocation Pending Due To Non-Payment of Recent Renewal
  • RNST – In The Process of Being Reinstated Due To Late Payment Of Renewal
  • S/REV – Revoked for SLMS
  • SLMS – Social Services Hold
  • Void – Voided
  • WDRL – Withdrawn
  • Term – The number of months for which a license is valid.
  • Violated – The numeric section(s) of law, rule, or regulation violated, which is the basis for the accusation.
  • Status – The legal standing of the license. The various status are as follows:

2.Action – The type of action taken:

  • DBL – Double Transfer
  • DPR – Dropping Partner
  • DOR – Duplicate Original
  • EXC – Exchange
  • FID – Fiduciary
  • ICO – Intercounty
  • ORI – Original
  • PER – Person to Person
  • PREM – Premise to Premise
  • STK – Stock Transfer
  • EXC/PER – Person to Person Exchange
  • EXC/PERP – Person to Person, Premise to Premise Exchange
  • EXC/PREM – Premise to Premise Exchange

3. District Codes: 10-San Diego

Updated: 9/17/2010