{"id":18224,"date":"2024-09-27T14:04:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T19:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/?p=18224"},"modified":"2024-09-27T14:04:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T19:04:43","slug":"servsafe-alcohol-safety-guide-for-bars-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.partstown.com\/about-us\/servsafe-alcohol-safety-guide-for-bars-restaurants","title":{"rendered":"ServSafe Alcohol Safety: Guide for Bars & Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"

Serving alcohol at bars and restaurants can be a lucrative business, but it comes with a serious responsibility and some certifications to gather. Just like food handler certifications, alcohol requires some licenses and certifications to not only sell but to serve it as well. Liquor requires\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below we have a ServSafe Alcohol safety guide for bars & restaurants to help you learn more about this certification and why it is important to be on your radar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is ServSafe Alcohol Certification?<\/span><\/h2>\n

ServSafe Alcohol certification is an online course and certificate that prepares bar and restaurant staff on how to handle alcohol and different situations that might happen while serving it. It teaches people the responsibilities that go with serving alcohol to the public and how to identify unsafe practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Getting certified can be a requirement for any business that serves alcohol. The certification requirements for alcohol can sometimes depend on the state, county and township that your business is located in. Being certified in your location\u2019s requirements is essential not only for the safety of staff and the general public, but also for businesses to stay open. Certification ensures that guidelines and best practices are being followed for the safety of communities and the public.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Get ServSafe Certified<\/span><\/h2>\n

Getting ServSafe certified depends on which certification you need. For the ServSafe Alcohol Primary, they have an <\/span>online exam<\/span><\/a> that a proctor is not needed for. However, the ServSafe Alcohol Print Exam or the ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Exam requires a proctor to administer the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bar vs. Liquor Store Licenses<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Both liquor stores and bars\/restaurants require special certification or licensing for running their businesses. However, these two types of businesses might not require the same licensing. Some certifications you might see required are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n