Licensing Commission | Dangerousness Hearing: Tequila's Bar & Grill | November 2, 2026

The Lynn Licensing Commission held a dangerousness hearing on November 2, 2026, concerning Tequila’s Bar & Grill and three reported incidents over roughly one month, including a stabbing, an assault inside the bar, and a fight outside after closing. Police described the incidents and the investigation; the owners and representatives answered questions, with interpretation provided. Commissioners focused on the establishment’s management and safety procedures, including the failure to promptly call police after incidents and to notify the board that the business was under investigation. They also raised concerns about an off-duty worker’s access behind the bar and the need for clearer staff instructions, improved oversight, and appropriate steps to bar an individual from the premises. The owners said they had provided video and cooperated with police; the incidents’ circumstances and the establishment’s response were disputed during the hearing.

The commission took the matter under advisement for two weeks and said it would send notice of a return date. A penalty may include suspension of the license or a rollback of operating hours, but no final vote or penalty was recorded. No procurement-related activity was identified.