Of 38 businesses in Hamilton and Merrick counties checked on Saturday, 36 passed alcohol inspections carried out by investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol.
The 36 outlets refused to sell alcohol to a minor, producing a compliance rate of 95%.
Two businesses sold alcohol to a minor. One of them failed to check the minor’s ID.
The businesses that failed the inspections were Love’s Travel Stop and Blazin’ Wings N More, both in Aurora.
Businesses that fail the inspections are referred to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Clerks who sell alcohol to a minor are cited for procuring alcohol for a minor.
The checks were carried out with a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office.