At 1:15 AM, you notice a patron attempting to pour alcohol from a bottle they brought into the establishment into their glass under the table. Your establishment's last call for alcohol was 1:00 AM, and closing time is 1:30 AM. What is the most appropriate action?

Question: At 1:15 AM, you notice a patron attempting to pour alcohol from a bottle they brought into the establishment into their glass under the table. Your establishment's last call for alcohol was 1:00 AM, and closing time is 1:30 AM. What is the most appropriate action?

Answer options: ✅ Politely ask the patron to put the bottle away and remind them that no outside alcohol is permitted and service has ended.

• Confiscate the bottle discreetly and inform management, allowing the patron to stay until closing.
• Demand the patron leave immediately for violating establishment policy and bringing outside alcohol.
• Ignore it, as last call has passed and they are no longer being served by the establishment.

Correct answer: Politely ask the patron to put the bottle away and remind them that no outside alcohol is permitted and service has ended.

Explanation: Patrons are not permitted to bring their own alcohol into a licensed establishment. While removal might eventually be necessary, the first step is to address the violation directly and clearly. Options B and D are incorrect as they either overstep (confiscation without authority) or neglect the issue. Option C might be appropriate if the patron refuses to comply, but a polite request and reminder are the initial, most appropriate steps before escalation.