Liquor Authority Slaps Central Islip Eatery With Violations: PD

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — A Central Islip restaurant is facing multiple violations after an investigation by the New York State Liquor Authority, according to Suffolk police.

Police say community complaints sparked a liquor authority compliance check at El Tenampa on Islip Avenue on April 14 at approximately 12 a.m.

Third Precinct Crime Section officers, representatives from the Town of Islip Fire Marshal, Suffolk County Board of Health and the liquor authority conducted the check and found two individuals in violation of state laws, police said.

Police cited Lee Franklin, 47, of Bay Shore, for working as an unlicensed security guard under NYS general business law; and Jose Marquez-Blanco, 57, of Brentwood, for employing an unlicensed security guard and failure to maintain records under NYS general business law, police said.

Restaurant staff declined to comment but it remains open for business.