Cocaine Found on Floor of the Establishment
Suffolk County Police cited the manager of a Melville restaurant during a New York State Liquor Authority compliance check.
In response to community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers along with Second Precinct Patrol officers, New York State Liquor Authority, Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and Town of Huntington Code Enforcement Inspector conducted a SLA Inspection at Bijou Modern American Asian Restaurant, located at 400 Broadhollow Road, on April 25 at 11 p.m.
Police issued several summonses for SLA violations to the manager of the restaurant, Michael DeFrancesco, 32, of Lynbrook. In addition, a bag of cocaine was found on the floor of the establishment.
The Huntington Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement Inspector issued six combined building, fire and code violations to the owner. The SLA observed that the restaurant was illegally operating as a nightclub, with a DJ playing music and a dance floor.
The Liquor Authority issued numerous violations and the establishment was closed for the night.