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Alcohol Safety Training

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Alcohol Safety Training & Certification

Protect Your Liquor License. Limit Your Liability. Serve With Confidence.

BENEFITS OF RESPONSIBLE VENDOR OF ALCOHOL (RVA) TRAINING

  • Can shield your liquor license from suspension or revocation in the event of employee violations
  • Can reduce penalties and fines for alcohol-related offenses
  • Can mitigate legal liability if a trained employee unintentionally serves a minor or overserves a patron
  • Can improve insurance eligibility and reduce premiums
  • Builds confident, responsible service staff
  • Equips employees to handle underage customers, intoxication, and controlled substance issues
  • Helps you meet corporate QA audit and compliance

WHY RVA CERTIFICATION MATTERS – EXPERT INSIGHTS

“I've represented dozens of bars and restaurants facing suspension for alcohol violations. Having the RVA certification often means the difference between losing your license and keeping your doors open.”

– Liquor Liability Defense Attorney

“We routinely offer lower liability premiums to establishments that maintain active RVA status – it significantly reduces their legal exposure.”

– Hospitality Insurance Underwriter

VIEW YOUR STATE’S ALCOHOL SAFETY TRAINING OPTIONS

FLORIDA RESPONSIBLE VENDOR TRAINING OPTIONS

Private On-Site Responsible Vendor of Alcohol Training & Certification

$599 flat rate – no per-person charges

Fast, fully compliant, in-person Responsible Vendor of Alcohol training designed to meet Florida’s requirements.

Our 1.5-hour on-site program covers all staff and managers, and includes access to our online refresher system – perfect for new hires and ongoing training needs.

What’s Included:

1.5-hour on-site training for all staff and managers

Florida Responsible Vendor certificate for establishment + employee pocket cards

All required signage and state documentation

1-year access to our online RVA platform for:

First-time training for new hires

Refresher trainings at 4 and 8 months


RVA Training Topics:

Florida Alcohol Law and liability prevention

ID authentication and refusal techniques

Avoiding service to minors or intoxicated guests

Handling difficult service situations professionally

Incident documentation & staff responsibilities


Florida’s Tri-Annual Requirement:

Includes refresher access to keep your staff compliant 3x per year

Supports full Responsible Vendor status with no extra scheduling needed

Online Responsible Vendor of Alcohol
Training & Certification

$29/person

Fully compliant, online Responsible Vendor of Alcohol training that meets all Florida requirements.

This self-paced program qualifies you under the Florida RVA Act and is perfect for certifying new and existing staff, whether for initial compliance or ongoing training.

What’s Included:

Self-paced online training, available 24/7

Florida Responsible Vendor certificate for trainee

Required signage and state documentation

Access to refresher trainings at 4 and 8 months


RVA Training Topics:

Florida Alcohol Law and liability prevention

ID authentication and refusal techniques

Avoiding service to minors or intoxicated guests

Handling difficult service situations professionally

Incident documentation & staff responsibilities


Florida’s Tri-Annual Requirement:

Covers all 3 required trainings in a 12-month period

Full compliance for 1 year; re-registration required after 12 months

Florida’s Tri-Annual Requirement Explained

Under the Florida Responsible Vendor Act:

Managers must be trained within 15 days of hire

Staff must be trained within 30 days of hire

Remaining compliant unlocks key benefits:

Reduced fines and penalties in the event of a violation

Limited liability protections for your business

Demonstrates your commitment to safe and responsible alcohol service


Serve It Up Safe makes compliance easy:

In-person training includes a full year of online access for new hires and refresher training

Online training includes initial and two follow-up trainings for full 12-month compliance

National Responsible Vendor Training Options

$29/person

Online Responsible Vendor of Alcohol training that meets national best practices.

This self-paced program is perfect for certifying new and existing staff, whether for initial compliance or ongoing refresher training.

What’s Included:

Self-paced online training, available 24/7

Responsible Vendor certificate for the trainee

Alcohol service signage and documentation templates

Access to refresher trainings at 4 and 8 months


Training Topics:

Alcohol laws & liability prevention

ID authentication and refusal techniques

Avoiding service to minors or intoxicated guests

Handling difficult service situations professionally

Incident documentation & staff responsibilities


National Compliance Requirement:

Covers the three recommended trainings in a 12-month period

Provides full compliance support for one year (re-registration required after 12 months)

Looking for a specific state-approved program?

Our Florida-approved Responsible Vendor Training is available now. Programs for additional states are coming soon!

Alcohol Training Disclaimer

The material in Serve It Up Safe’s Alcohol Training programs both in written and oral word is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. We are not attorneys and do not represent ourselves as such. Transmission of this information is not intended to create, and receipt of said information does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. The information provided herein is intended only as general information which may or may not reflect the most current developments under state and federal law. Although these materials may be prepared by professionals, they should not be used as a substitute for professional services. If legal or other professional advice is required, the services of a professional or attorney should be sought. The opinions and viewpoints expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Serve It Up Safe and all materials and content herein were prepared by persons and/or entities solely for the purpose of educating the participant(s) on very general provisions of the service of alcohol and does not construe legal advice.