To All Associates:
Yesterday, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, one of our Sullivan's Foods stores failed an alcohol sting operation. Let this be a warning to all associates and stores that the State is out and performing Stings. An Alcohol Sting Operation is where the state employs a minor go into a store to purchase alcohol. The individual/minor will make an attempt to purchase alcohol, and as with any customer it is your job to check ID's for anyone under the age of 40. If they are not of age, you of course, turn them away. We all know that it is increasingly difficult to decipher who is underage and who is not (due to beards, hair, and make up). Thus, the rule of thumb is to review the ID and enter the correct Birthdate into the cash register system. We have made every attempt to protect you with our system and it is fail proof as long as you verify that you have a viewed a valid ID for the person in front of you and you enter the birthdate on the Drivers License. As a cashier it is your RESPONSIBILITY and it is YOUR TICKET should you sell alcohol to a minor. Not to mention the liability and risk you place yourself in when you sell alcohol to a minor. These tickets are not only expensive to you but also to our company as we will get a ticket as well and and both parties may have to go into Chicago for a hearing.
Please protect yourself and our business - Selling liquor to a minor will go on your personal record, as well as cost you $$$. remember check IDs and save yourself a lot of grief! When in doubt call Management up front and/or refuse the sale.
Thanks, Kathy Christensen
