Safe Serving Practices & Alcohol Effects on the Body Flashcards

A visibly intoxicated guest claims they will 'just sit in the car and sleep it off.' What should a server do?

Answer: Call a taxi or rideshare and offer to wait with the guest

Even if the guest is not driving, sitting in a vehicle while intoxicated can be dangerous and a server should arrange alternative transportation.

Which factor does NOT speed up alcohol absorption?

Answer: Eating a high-fat meal before drinking

A high-fat meal slows gastric emptying and delays alcohol absorption rather than speeding it up.

Under dram shop liability laws, a licensed establishment can be held responsible for damages if they:

Answer: Serve an already-visibly-intoxicated guest who then causes harm

Dram shop laws hold establishments liable when they serve alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who subsequently injures others.

A server notices a regular customer acting strangely after only one drink. What should the server consider?

Answer: The customer may have consumed alcohol elsewhere before arriving

Pre-loading—drinking before arriving—means a guest's BAC may already be elevated before you serve them their first on-premises drink.

What does the term 'standard drink' refer to in the United States?

Answer: A serving containing approximately 0.6 oz of pure ethanol

A US standard drink contains about 0.6 fluid ounces (14 grams) of pure alcohol, regardless of the type of beverage.

Which body system is FIRST affected as BAC rises from 0.00% to 0.03%?

Answer: Central nervous system and judgment

Even at low BAC levels, alcohol begins depressing the CNS, subtly impairing judgment and lowering inhibitions before physical signs appear.

A guest asks for 'one for the road.' What is the appropriate server response?

Answer: Decline and offer to call a rideshare or taxi

Serving a final drink to a guest who is about to drive is irresponsible and can increase the establishment's liability.