The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee of Brent Council met on Wednesday 10 June 2026 to consider an application for the review of a premises licence. The sole item scheduled for discussion was an application by Home Office Immigration Enforcement concerning the premises known as Recanto Kings.

Application for Review of Premises Licence for Recanto Kings

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application for the review of the premises licence for Recanto Kings, located at Unit 25 Sapcote Trading Centre, High Road, NW10 2DH. The application was submitted by Home Office Immigration Enforcement, with the grounds for review being the prevention of crime and disorder.

The report pack indicated that the review was initiated following an enforcement visit on 22 March 2025, during which four individuals were encountered working at the premises. Two of these individuals were found to be working without the lawful right to do so. This led to a civil penalty of £40,000 being issued to Recanto K Limited on 27 August 2025 for employing an individual without the right to work in the UK. The penalty remained outstanding at the time of the meeting.

The report detailed the history of the premises licence, which was initially granted on 6 June 2024 to Recanto K Limited, with Milson Ramos Silva as director and Jose Neves De Faria Junior as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). Over subsequent months, there were several changes to the DPS. In December 2025, the premises licence was transferred to Restaurant Bar Simprao Limited, whose director is Sueliane Chagas Barreto Ramos, the wife of Milson Ramos Silva. In January 2026, Milson Ramos Silva was appointed as the DPS.

The grounds for the review, as outlined by Immigration Enforcement, included the failure to meet the licensing objective of preventing crime and disorder due to the identified illegal working. The report highlighted that no statutory right-to-work checks had been carried out, and the workers had not provided necessary documentation. Furthermore, concerns were raised about the conduct of the management during the enforcement visit, with the owner, Milson Ramos Silva, described as hostile and obstructive. The immediate transfer of the premises licence and DPS role to close family members shortly after the enforcement visit was seen as an attempt to avoid accountability.

The report also detailed a history of complaints and enforcement actions related to the premises, including issues with overcrowding, sale of alcohol to intoxicated patrons, disorderly conduct, noise complaints, and breaches of licence conditions. The Metropolitan Police also submitted a representation supporting the review, citing numerous reports of altercations, intoxication, drug use, loud music, and illegal workers. They noted that despite multiple administrative changes, there was a clear continuity in the individuals involved in the operation and management of the business.

Immigration Enforcement recommended the revocation of the premises licence, stating that a warning or any action short of a review would be insufficient given the seriousness of the criminal activity, repeated breaches, and lack of improvement. The Metropolitan Police also supported the revocation of the premises licence as a necessary and proportionate measure.

The sub-committee was provided with the current premises licence for Recanto Kings, which details the licensable activities, opening hours, and conditions attached to the licence. These included mandatory conditions and conditions consistent with the operating schedule, covering areas such as CCTV, age verification, staff training, and the keeping of an incident log.