Alcohol is a ____ and _____ the central nervous system - ANS - depressant, slows
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is called - ANS - BAC
... [Show More] Blood Alcohol
Concentration (measured in milligrams found in a 100 ml of blood)
Approximately _____ of the alcohol content will be slowly eliminated from the bloodstream (using the liver to metabolize). The remaining ___ will be eliminated through a person's breath, sweat, and urine. - ANS - 90% and 10%
two main factors that affect BAC levels. - ANS - The number of drinks and how
quickly they are consumed
4.5%, 5%, or even 9% alcohol content - ANS - Beer
6% to over 15% alcohol - ANS - Wine
15% to over 40% alcohol. - ANS - Spirits
One Standard Drink of BEER - ANS - 12 ounces (341 mL) of beer (including
cider) with 5% alcohol.
One Standard Drink of WINE - ANS - 5 ounces (142 mL) of wine with 12%
alcohol
One Standard Drink of SPIRITS - ANS - 1.5 ounces (43 mL) of spirits with 40%
alcohol
formula to calculate what a Standard Drink will be for any percentage of alcohol -
ANS - 60 ÷ alcohol percentage = amount (in ounces)
Shots and shooters should not be served in... - ANS - round-bottomed vials or test
tubes. They should be served in a self-supporting, flat-bottomed container. The
customer must be able to put the drink down so they are not forced to drink the
entire serving at once.
BAC will continue to rise, even after the person stops drinking, because it takes
time for alcohol to travel into the bloodstream.
T Or F - ANS - True
GREEN means go. - ANS - Assess your customer and choose GREEN if the customer is showing no signs of intoxication. At this rating, the customer is likely to have a BAC level of 0.05 or less and can be served alcohol.
YELLOW means caution/slow down. - ANS - Assess your customer and choose
YELLOW if the customer is beginning to show signs of intoxication.
RED means stop. - ANS - Assess your customer and choose RED if they are showing multiple signs of intoxication. This customer cannot be served alcohol. You are responsible for an intoxicated customer until he or she is sober again and you will need to take steps to ensure their safety.
are based on changes in an individual's appearance, movements, and vital signs. -
ANS - Physical signs of intoxication
are based on an individual's loss of self-control and inhibitions, loss of memory, and a decreasing ability to make good decisions. - ANS - Mental/cognitive signs of intoxication
are based on how an individual interacts with you and others. - ANS - Social signs
of intoxication
Two of the most common signs of intoxication - ANS - are slurred speech and difficulty with coordination and balance. However, your guest might have a medical condition that mimics these signs. It is important to be sensitive to the possibility that something other than alcohol may be responsible for a guest's symptoms.
Liquor Licence Act (or LLA) in 1927 - ANS - The LLA is legislation that outlines
the laws and regulations affecting the sale and service of alcohol in Ontario.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) - ANS - is the government agency responsible for regulating and ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations outlined in the LLA. The AGCO may issue monetary penalties, suspend or revoke a licence for non-compliance.
A Liquor Sales Licence - ANS - is required by any business wishing to sell or
serve alcohol on its premises. Liquor Sales Licences are issued by the AGCO.
Special Occasion Permits (SOPs) - ANS - are required for the service of alcohol at an event in any location other than a licensed establishment (bar or restaurant) or private place (boardroom in a private office), or residence. However, if alcohol is being offered for sale at a private place, an SOP is required -- this excludes private residences (your home) where alcohol cannot be sold
Endorsements - ANS - are additions to a liquor sales licence. Any establishment that has a Liquor Sales Licence can also apply for a licence endorsement. An endorsement is only used for specific circumstances (for example, a golf course that wants to sell and serve alcohol on the playing area of the golf course).
Permissible hours for the sale and service of alcohol in a licensed establishment
are: - ANS - Monday to Sunday:9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
New Year's Eve (December 31st):9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m
Service Rules - ANS - - A licensed establishment must not require customers to purchase a minimum number of drinks in order to gain entry to, or remain on the premises.
- Orders for alcohol must be served before the stop-service time. For example, in a licensed establishment, you cannot serve drinks after 2:00 a.m. even if you took the order at 1:55 a.m. (except on New Year's Eve).
- All alcohol and its containers (including empty glasses and bottles) must be cleared away within 45 minutes of the stop-service time on the licence. For example, by 2:45 a.m. for most establishments where the stop-service time is 2:00 a.m
Alcohol Service - ANS - - Only sell and serve alcohol purchased on licence from
the LCBO, The Beer Store and/or manufacturer's retail stores.
- Do not substitute one type of alcohol for another without the customer's consent.
- Do not water down or alter a drink without the customer's permission.
- Serve drinks in a self-supporting, flat-bottomed container. Drinks that cannot be
put down encourage faster alcohol consumption.
- Offer a variety of alcohol-free beverages and light meals. [Show Less]