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ACORD 185: Restaurant and Tavern Supplement.

A restaurant and tavern supplement used to organize food, alcohol, entertainment, hours, cooking, delivery, security, and other hospitality exposures.

Form numberACORD 185
Edition shown in index2011/09
Source reviewed2026-08-24
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ACORD 185 details

How the form is used.

What is ACORD 185 used for?
A restaurant and tavern supplement used to organize food, alcohol, entertainment, hours, cooking, delivery, security, and other hospitality exposures.
Is ACORD 185 editable?
Yes. Request access help from Hedge or choose the electronic fillable PDF in ACORD's licensed Forms Portal.
Which edition is shown?
2011/09 was observed in ACORD's index on 2026-08-24. The intended market decides what it accepts.
Does Hedge host the PDF?
No. Hedge explains the form and links to ACORD's licensed source.
Information organized

Facts to prepare.

  • Food and alcohol sales
  • Hours and closing time
  • Entertainment and dancing
  • Cooking and fire protection
  • Security, delivery, and prior incidents
Quality control

Review before using the form.

  • Separate liquor sales from total receipts
  • Describe late-night and entertainment operations
  • Include liquor liability detail when alcohol exposure is material
Edition, rights, and market boundary

The edition shown is the edition observed in the official index on the review date. Confirm the acceptable edition, jurisdiction, and related forms with the intended market. Hedge links to ACORD's licensed download source and does not host or redistribute the ACORD file.

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Commercial General Liability Section

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ACORD 803 / General liability

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Common questions

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Where can I get help accessing the editable ACORD 185 PDF?

Request ACORD 185 from Hedge for help identifying the current edition and an authorized access path, or use ACORD's official Forms Portal. Hedge does not host or redistribute the ACORD PDF.

What information does ACORD 185 collect?

Food and alcohol sales; Hours and closing time; Entertainment and dancing; Cooking and fire protection; Security, delivery, and prior incidents.

Is edition 2011/09 accepted by every market?

No. That is the edition observed in ACORD's index on the source-review date. Confirm the edition, jurisdiction, related forms, and any market-specific application before releasing the packet.

Sources

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Official source

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Next step

Assemble the account-specific packet.

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