Your establishment's license dictates that the last call for alcohol is at 1:30 AM, and all alcohol must be cleared by 2:00 AM. At 1:45 AM, you observe a patron still actively drinking a glass of wine they purchased before last call. What is your responsibility?

Question: Your establishment's license dictates that the last call for alcohol is at 1:30 AM, and all alcohol must be cleared by 2:00 AM. At 1:45 AM, you observe a patron still actively drinking a glass of wine they purchased before last call. What is your responsibility?

Answer options:

• Allow them to finish their drink, as it was purchased legally before last call and they are not causing a disturbance. ✅ Politely inform them that the consumption deadline has passed and you must remove their drink.
• Provide a final warning at 1:45 AM that their drink must be finished by 2:00 AM.
• Ensure no new drinks are served, but disregard existing drinks as long as patrons are not intoxicated.

Correct answer: Politely inform them that the consumption deadline has passed and you must remove their drink.

Explanation: Regulatory requirements typically state a hard stop for both serving and consuming alcohol by a specific time. If the license states all alcohol must be cleared by 2:00 AM, then at 1:45 AM, any ongoing consumption is in violation. You must politely intervene and remove the drink. Allowing them to finish or giving a warning that extends past the deadline would violate licensing conditions. Ignoring existing drinks is also a violation.