Florida Issued Liquor License to Gramps By the Sea Pop
The restaurant at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway secured a 4COP quota liquor license on December 20, 2023.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco issued a 4COP quota liquor license to Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC in December 2023. The licensed entity is wholly owned by a Delaware-based parent company.
Why it matters
Securing a quota license is a critical regulatory milestone for Miami hospitality operators, determining the scope of alcohol service permitted at a venue.
The state issued a 4COP quota liquor license, with the holder, Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC, currently 100% owned by a Delaware entity that holds $530 in outstanding tax debt.
The players
Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC
The Florida-registered entity holding the liquor license for the restaurant located at 3301 Rickenbacker Causeway.
Gramps Rickenbacker LLC
A Delaware-registered company that serves as the sole member and 100% interest holder of the Florida operating entity.
Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
The state regulatory agency responsible for issuing and enforcing liquor licensing requirements for businesses in Florida.
Aabad Melwani
An initial authorized member who filed the organization paperwork for the Florida company before being removed in December 2023.
Adam Gersten
An authorized member who signed the amendment to remove Aabad Melwani from the Florida entity.
The details
Gramps By the Sea Pop LLC was established in November 2023, with Gramps Rickenbacker LLC serving as the sole member following an ownership amendment in December. While the Florida operating entity holds the state-issued permit valid through March 31, 2027, its parent company entered a Cease Good Standing status in Delaware as of June 1, 2026.
Timeline
November 14, 2023: Articles of Organization were filed for Gramps By the Sea Pop.
December 18, 2023: Gramps Rickenbacker LLC was formed, and Aabad Melwani was removed from the Florida company.
December 20, 2023: The state issued the 4COP liquor license.
June 1, 2026: The parent Delaware LLC entered Cease Good Standing status.
March 31, 2027: The current Florida liquor license is set to expire.
Market Landscape
The acquisition of a 4COP quota liquor license is a standard regulatory requirement for Miami hospitality businesses seeking to serve a full range of alcohol. This issuance follows the established state protocols for venue permitting and corporate registration.
Operators should ensure parent-company compliance in all jurisdictions, as status changes in an incorporating state can impact overall business standing. Maintaining valid state licensure and clear documentation of ownership shifts is essential for preserving the right to operate.
The takeaway
Licensing status is only one component of a broader compliance mandate that includes maintaining good standing for parent entities. Operators should conduct regular audits of their corporate filings in both their state of operation and their state of incorporation to ensure continuity.
Further reading
For more on the local hospitality market, visit Miami Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..
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