Answer:
a. All food service employees must receive training on professional hygiene and foodborne disease prevention.
b. Food service employees must receive training within 60 days after employment.
c. You must show the Health inspector proof of training from an approved training source.
For your information: Most other approved suppliers require the operator to buy a book and, within the book, is the certificate. We provide the certificate individually. We do require you to have ONE book per location, not per employee. Therefore, our certificate price represents a substantial saving for the operator.
Answer: YES .Our provider number (#5552749) is on every certificate. Copy of state web page of approved suppliers is on our website.
Answer: NO. According to 503.049(6)(A) Florida Statute states only original card is acceptable. In addition, the certificate card is copyrighted.
Answer: 3 years from the date of training. Certificates’ start dates starts when training is performed and filled out.
Answer: The International Food Service Executive Association, Florida Branch, is the approved program. You must have a book that matches the certificate.
Answer: YES. You can make copies of the book.
Answer: The Food Service Manager is authorized to do the training and fill out the certificate.
Answer: There is a test in the book, which you can make copies of. A test is optional.
Answer: The certificates are sent out Priority Postage with tracking. It should arrive within 2 to 5 days, depending where in Florida.
Answer: The certificate is a two-part certificate. The top part is for the operator to keep on file. The bottom part, you give to the employee.
What else do I need to know?
Food service employees must receive training every three years, after 60 days after employment.
Food handler Training instructions are provided in the manual. Please review entire training manual.
We wish you much success. Feel free to call us if you have any questions.
Ken Kuscher
Florida Food Safety Certification - Quick Answers
Where can I get Florida food safety training online?
You can complete Florida food safety training online: a $4 food handler course for employees and ServSafe certification for managers, both meeting Florida requirements.
How much does a Florida food handler certificate cost?
A Florida food handler certificate is $4.00 - the least expensive in Florida - and is valid for 3 years. See our Florida Food Handler Certificates page.
Is the Florida food manager exam available online?
Yes. The ServSafe food manager exam can be taken online with a registered proctor, or in person. See our Florida Food Manager Certification page.
What is the difference between a food handler card and food manager certification?
The food handler card ($4) is basic training for employees. Food manager certification (ServSafe) is a higher-level exam for the person in charge of a restaurant.
How long are Florida food safety certifications valid?
A Florida food handler certificate is valid for 3 years, while a ServSafe food manager certification is valid for 5 years.