Smart Serve Ontario Liquor Licence Types 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What additional requirement applies to a Public Event Special Occasion Permit in Ontario?
- All staff must have Smart Serve certification (Correct answer)
- Only beer can be served
- The event must end by midnight
- No food is required
Correct answer: All staff must have Smart Serve certification
For Public Event SOPs where alcohol is sold, all servers must hold valid Smart Serve certification to ensure responsible alcohol service.
Question 2: Which type of licence allows Ontario grocery stores to sell beer, wine, and cider?
- Liquor Sales Licence
- Grocery Store Authorization (Correct answer)
- Manufacturer's Licence
- Retail Beverage Licence
Correct answer: Grocery Store Authorization
Select Ontario grocery stores operate under a Grocery Store Authorization, which allows them to sell beer, wine, and cider for off-premises consumption.
Question 3: What is a 'by-the-glass' authorization in Ontario licensing?
- Permission to serve only wine by the glass, not by the bottle
- Authorization for Ontario wineries to offer tastings and sell wine by the glass at their premises (Correct answer)
- A restriction limiting drinks to single servings
- A temporary permit for wine festivals
Correct answer: Authorization for Ontario wineries to offer tastings and sell wine by the glass at their premises
By-the-glass authorization allows Ontario wineries, breweries, and distilleries to offer tastings and sell their products for consumption on their premises, one glass at a time.
Question 4: What type of licence is required to operate an alcohol delivery service in Ontario?
- Liquor Sales Licence only
- Liquor Delivery Licence or appropriate endorsement (Correct answer)
- Special Occasion Permit
- No licence is required for delivery
Correct answer: Liquor Delivery Licence or appropriate endorsement
Operating an alcohol delivery service in Ontario requires a Liquor Delivery Licence or the appropriate delivery endorsement added to an existing licence, with specific rules about age verification upon delivery.
Question 5: Can a licensed establishment in Ontario allow patrons to take unfinished bottles of wine home?
- No, never
- Yes, if the establishment has a recorking policy and the bottle is properly sealed (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only for bottles over $50
- Only on weekends
Correct answer: Yes, if the establishment has a recorking policy and the bottle is properly sealed
Ontario allows licensed establishments to let patrons take home unfinished bottles of wine, provided the bottle is properly resealed and the establishment follows the recorking requirements.
Question 6: What is the difference between a licence and a permit in Ontario's alcohol regulatory system?
- There is no difference
- A licence is for ongoing commercial operations while a permit is for temporary or occasional events (Correct answer)
- A permit is more expensive than a licence
- A licence is only for bars while a permit is for restaurants
Correct answer: A licence is for ongoing commercial operations while a permit is for temporary or occasional events
In Ontario, a liquor licence authorizes ongoing, regular commercial sale and service of alcohol at an establishment, while a permit (such as an SOP) authorizes temporary or one-time events.
Smart Serve Ontario Liquor Licence Types 2
What additional requirement applies to a Public Event Special Occasion Permit in Ontario?