SmartServe Ontario Practice Exam

Under the Take Home the Rest guideline, is it permissible to combine wine from different bottles?

1. Yes, it is allowed

2. No, that is not permitted

3. Only if the bottles are of the same type

4. Only with permission of the staff

The correct answer is: No, that is not permitted

Under the Take Home the Rest guideline, it is not permissible to combine wine from different bottles. The primary intention behind this regulation is to ensure that customers take home only the wine that they purchased in its original form, preserving the integrity and identity of the product. Combining wine from different bottles could lead to health and safety concerns, including the potential for mislabeling or mixing different types of wine that may not have been intended to be served together. This rule serves to protect both the establishment’s liability and the consumer’s choice, ensuring they are aware of what they are consuming. By keeping wine from different bottles separate, it minimizes confusion and maintains the quality standards expected in a food service environment.