SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

If an establishment is at maximum capacity, who can still enter?

1. Members of the public

2. On-duty AGCO compliance officials

3. Friends of the owner

4. Food critics

The correct answer is: On-duty AGCO compliance officials

The correct answer is that on-duty AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario) compliance officials can still enter an establishment that is at maximum capacity. These officials have the authority to enter licensed establishments at any time to ensure compliance with regulations governing the service and sale of alcohol. Their role is to monitor adherence to laws and policies designed for the safe and responsible serving of alcohol. This ability to enter regardless of capacity limits is essential for maintaining public safety and enforcing legal standards. In contrast, members of the public, friends of the owner, and food critics do not have exemptions that allow them to bypass capacity restrictions. Once an establishment reaches its maximum allowed number of patrons, these individuals would typically be denied entry until space becomes available, as these rules serve to protect the safety and comfort of all guests within the venue.