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RRM330 ServSafe
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Bartending
Undergraduate 3
10/24/2011

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Term
What is criminal liability?
Definition
Being held responsible for committing a crime. Servers can be held criminally liable for violating alcohol service laws.
Term
What is civil liability?
Definition
Being sued and forced to pay damages to an injured guest.
Term
What are the dram shop laws?
Definition

1. Allow a third party to sue for injuries caused by a guest who was drinking there.

2. Allow third parties to sue the business owner and employees.

3. Provide limits on money damages that can be awarded to the third parties.

Term
To determine if the server is guilty the court will look at...
Definition

1.If you were the cause of the guest becoming intoxicated.

2. Guests were allowed to become intoxicated in the establishment.

3. Plicies were in place to protect guests from over consumption.

Term
If you break liquor laws you could face...?
Definition

1. Law suits

2. Criminal charges

3. Fines

4. Imprisonment

5. Closure of your establishment

Term
Most states hold you cirminally liable if you...?
Definition

1. Serve alcohol to a minor

2. Serve a guest who is or appears to be intoxicated.

3. Posess, sell, or allow the sale of drugs on the premises.

Term
What are the roles of the liquor authority?
Definition

1. enforce alcohol laws.

2. issue and monitor liquor licenses.

3. Issue citations for violations

4. Hold hearings for violators of the liquor code.

Term
What can the liquor authority issue citations for?
Definition

1. selling liquor to a minor.

2. Failing to check the ID of a guest who appears to be underage

3. Allowing a minor to enter the establishment with a fake ID

4. Serving a guest who is or appears to be intoxicated

5. Discriminating againts guests due to race, gender, age, or sexual orientation

6. Selling or serving alcohol when it is not permitted

Term
What is BAC?
Definition
amount of alcohol that has been absorbed into the bloodstream. as a percentage.
Term
Where is most alcohol absorbed into the bloodstream?
Definition
small intestine
Term
What is the responsibility of the liver?
Definition
breaking down alcohol in the body. it does this at one drink per hour
Term
What is tolerance and who should you look out for regarding a high tolerance?
Definition
Tolerance: Ability to deal with the effects of alcohol without showing signs. Look out for regulars.
Term
What is proof?
Definition
Measure of a liquor's strength. Divide proof in half to get percentage of alcohol.
Term
Describe alcohol's path through the body.
Definition

1. Mouth: small amount is absorbed into the bloodstream.

2. Stomach: some alcohol is absorbed through the stomach wall.

3. Small Intestine: 80% of alcohol is absorbed into blood stream.

4. Throughout the body: once it bloodstream travels quickly everywhere including brain.

Term
What BAC is illegal to drive with?
Definition
.08 or higher
Term
What are the factors that Affect a Guest's BAC?
Definition

1. Drinking rate and amount consumed.

2. Dring strength.

3. Body size.

4.Body fat.

5.Gender

6.Age

7.Emotional State

8. Medications

9. Food

10. Carbonation

Term
You will have a high BAC if...
Definition

1. Drink alot

2. Drink is strong

3. smaller body size

4. large percentage of body fat

5. woman due to body fat, smaller, less stomach enzyme

6. senior citizen

7. more emotional

8. taking medications

9. haven't eaten

10. drinking carbonation

Term
How do you guess guest's level of intoxication?
Definition

1. count number of drinks

2. observe behavior

Term
What is considered 1 drink?
Definition

5 ounce wine

12 ounce beer

1.5 ounce of 80-proof liquor

1 ounce of 100 proof liquor

Term
How do you determine the amount of drinks in a beverage?
Definition
liquor/standard drink size
Term
How do you estimate a guest's BAC?
Definition

1. Count the number of drinks guest was served.

2. Estimate weight.

3. Use the chart.

Term
The charts do not include factors like...?
Definition

1. prior drinking

2. physical condition and emotional state

3. consumption of food or medication

Term
What are the signs of intoxication?
Definition

1. Relaxed inhibitions

2. impaired judgement

3. slowed reaction time

4. impaired coordination

Term
What are the symptoms of relaxed inhibitions?
Definition

1. be overly friendly

2. be unfriendly, depressed, or quiet

3. use foul language

4. become loud

5. make rude comments

Term
What are the signs of impaired judgement?
Definition

1. complain about the strength of a drink after drinking others of the same strength

2. begin drinking faster or switch to larger or stronger drinks

3. make irrational or argumentative statements

4. become careless with money

Term
What are the symptoms of slowed reaction time?
Definition

1. talk or move slowly

2. be unable to concentrate, lose their train of thought or become forgetful

3. become drowsy

4. become glassy eyed, lose eye contact, or become unable to focus

 

Term
What are the symptoms of impaired motor coordination?
Definition

1. stagger, stumble, fall down, bump objects or sway

2. be unable to pick up objects or may drop them

3. spill drinks or miss their mouths when drinking

4. slur their speech

5. having difficulty lighting a cigarette

Term
How do you prevent guests from becoming intoxicated?
Definition

1. offer food

2. offer water

3. avoid overpouring when mixing drinks

4. avoid serving the guest more than one drink at a time

Term
What kind of food is the best?
Definition

food high in fat or protien or deep fried because it is digested slowly.

ex: chicken wings, pizza, cheese, onion rings

Term
What is a hologram?
Definition
3D text and images placed on ID to prevent tampering. image appears to change when id is tilted.
Term
What is lamination?
Definition
plastic film enclosing many state-issued ID's
Term
What is a ghost photo image?
Definition
copy of the person's photo added to an ID as a security feature. smaller and fainter than original photo
Term
What is the ID checking guide?
Definition
tool to validate ID's. includes samples and descriptions of current state drivers' licenses. also descriptions of minor and state ID cards.
Term
What is an ID reader?
Definition
device used to validate ID's. it does this by reading information on an ID's bar code or magnetic stripe.
Term
What are the acceptable forms of identification?
Definition

1. Drivers license

2. State ID card

3. Passport

4. Military ID

5. immigration card

Term
How do you determine if an ID is valid?
Definition

1. Contains birth date.

2. current expiration date

3. signature

4. photo

5. lamination is intact

 

Term
What are not acceptable forms of ID?
Definition

1. Birth certificate

2. School ID

3. Voter's registration card

Term
What is common on minor's ID?
Definition

1. Colors: title bars, text, outlines and borders around photos

2. Text: most include words "under 21 until..."

3. Layout: usually vertical, and photo is on opposite side of 21 year old

Term
What are features of special text?
Definition

1. Optical Variable Devices

2.UV Features

3. Holograms

4. Microprinting

5. Ghost photos

Term
What is an optical variable device?
Definition
text and images that change color when the ID is tilted
Term
What are UV features?
Definition
text and images that can be seen only under UV light.
Term
What is microprinting?
Definition
specific text that is too small to be seen without a special device
Term
ID's should not include the following words.
Definition

1. genuine

2. official

3. valid

4. secure

5. authentic

6. souvenir

7. novelty

Term
ID's should not contains pictures of..?
Definition

1. locks

2. keys

Term
What are the characteristics of a genuine ID?
Definition

1. special text or images

2. license numbers

3. proper photos

4. lamination

5.appropriate information on the back

Term
What features should you look at to make a comparison for the photo?
Definition

1. Chin

2. Nose

3. Eyes

4. Hairline

5. Shape of face

Term
What physical charcteristics should you look for on the ID?
Definition

1. height

2. weight

3. eye color

4. gender

Term
What is the proper procedure for checking an ID?
Definition

1. greet the guest: can tell if he is nervous or not

2. ask for ID: must hold it outside of wallet

3. verify the ID: make sure its valid

4. seek further verifcation: ask for 2nd ID, signature, or facts on ID

Term
When using and ID reader what should you do?
Definition

1. compare the readout with the information displayed on the actual ID.

2. Check magnetic stripes for signs of tampering.

Term
What do you do if you spot a fake ID?
Definition

1. Refuse service

2. Refuse entry into establishment

3. Confiscate the ID

Term
What is the method of stopping service to a guest?
Definition

1. Alert a backup: close enough to observe and not be threathening.

2. Enlist the help of other guests: Ask companion to help

3. Wait until the guest orders the next round before stopping service

4. Tell the guest you are stopping service

5. Offer non alcoholic alternatives

Term
How should you tell the guest you are stopping service?
Definition

1. Don't be judgemental.: never use "you statements"

2. Express concern and be genuine: concerned about safety

3. Express empathy:maintain eyecontact and show that you understand

4. Be firm: stay true to your word

Term
What are the steps to prevent an intoxicated guest from driving?
Definition

1. Try to convince the guest not to drive.

2. Ask for the guest's keys: If they will not provide them call the police

3. Arrange alternate transportation

Term
What are the steps you take if guests arrive intoxicated?
Definition

1. Try to refuse entry.

2. Make sure the guests are not served alcohol if they enter the establishment.

3.Ask the guests for their keys: if refuse call police.

4. If the guests have agreed not to drive find alternate transportation.

Term
What are the steps you take when working with a designated driver?
Definition

1. Encourage the person not to drink alcohol

2. If the person starts drinking watch them like other guests

3. If the person does not drink follow company policy on free items

Term
If you are faced with a violent sitiuation you must do what?
Definition

1. Make a reasonable effort to anticipate problems.

2. Prevent Injuries

Term
How do you prevent injuries in potentially violent situations?
Definition

1. Notify your manager

2. Call the police

3. Separate other guests from the situation.

Term
What steps should you take when dealing with illegal activities?
Definition

1. consider your safety and the safety of your guests before taking action.
2. Notify your manager

3. Call the police

Term
If you are not comfortable with wht your manager has aksed you to do you should..?
Definition

1. Express your concern.

2. Ask the manager to do it instead

3. talk to the owner or your human resources department

Term
When fillinon out an incident report you should do what?
Definition

1. Provide accurate information

2. fill out the report immediately so important facts are not forgotten

3. Follow your company policy on what to include and how to document the incident

Term
When should incident reports be completed?
Definition

1. Alcohol service has been stopped to a guest.

2. Alternate transportation has been arranged for a guest.

3. A guest's ID has been confiscated.

4. An illegal activity or violent situation has occured.

5. A guest has become ill.

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