You observe a patron discreetly pouring alcohol from a flask into their non-alcoholic beverage. This is clearly against establishment policy and Saskatchewan regulations. What is your immediate and most appropriate action?

Question: You observe a patron discreetly pouring alcohol from a flask into their non-alcoholic beverage. This is clearly against establishment policy and Saskatchewan regulations. What is your immediate and most appropriate action?

Answer options:

• Politely ask them to stop and explain that outside alcohol is not permitted, then continue to monitor them. ✅ Confiscate the flask and the drink immediately, then inform your supervisor about the violation.
• Refuse further service of any kind to the patron, but allow them to finish their non-alcoholic drink before asking them to leave.
• Issue a verbal warning that if they continue, they will be asked to leave.

Correct answer: Confiscate the flask and the drink immediately, then inform your supervisor about the violation.

Explanation: Bringing and consuming outside alcohol on licensed premises is a direct violation of liquor regulations in Saskatchewan and against establishment policy. The most immediate and appropriate action is to confiscate the unauthorized alcohol and the drink it was poured into, and then inform a supervisor. This stops the violation immediately and allows for further management action, which may include asking the patron to leave. Simply asking them to stop or giving a warning without confiscation is insufficient.