SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

What alcoholic beverages does the Take Home the Rest guideline apply to?

1. Wine only

2. Beer and wine

3. Beer only

4. Spirits only

The correct answer is: Wine only

The Take Home the Rest guideline specifically applies to wine. This guideline permits patrons to take any remaining wine from a restaurant or bar home with them, provided it was purchased with a meal. The rationale behind this policy is tied to the nature of wine servings and the concept of portion control, allowing customers to enjoy their purchased wine at a later date rather than wasting it. Other alcoholic beverages such as beer and spirits are generally not included in this rule because they are typically consumed in different contexts or quantities that do not lend themselves to takeaway in the same way wine does. Beer is often served in larger quantities or as a single serving that is meant to be finished on-site, while spirits are usually served in a way that doesn't support the concept of taking the leftover home as part of standard service practices.