How to get a Food Handlers Permit in Louisiana?

To obtain a food handlers permit in the state of Louisiana, you must complete a Food Safety Manager Course, pass the ANSI-Approved Exam for the Food Safety Manager Certification, and then apply for the LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate. This certificate is a prerequisite for the “gold seal” LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate. 

1. Complete the Food Safety Manager Course

• Purpose: This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to handle food safely and is a prerequisite for the LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate.
• Instructions: The course is 8 hours long and is taught by LDH Approved Providers. A list of these providers can be found here.

2. Pass the ANSI-Approved Exam for Food Safety Manager Certification

• Purpose: This exam tests your understanding of the material covered in the Food Safety Manager Course and is a prerequisite for the LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate.
• Instructions: After completing the Food Safety Manager Course, you will need to take and pass this exam. Certification from the testing company is required when applying for the LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate.

3. Apply for the LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate

• Purpose: This certificate is required to get a food handlers permit in Louisiana.
• Instructions: You can apply for this certificate either by paper application or online. The paper application requires a company check or money order payment, and a copy of the Food Safety Manager Certification. Cash, temporary checks, and payments with incomplete/incorrect information are not accepted. The online application requires a credit card payment, and an electronic copy of the Food Safety Manager Certification. You can apply online here.

Useful Information Source Links:

• LDH Approved Providers
• Online Application for LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate

FAQs:

• What is the “gold seal” LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate? The “gold seal” LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate is a special certification that requires the completion of the Food Safety Manager Course and passing the ANSI-Approved Exam for Food Safety Manager Certification.
• Are Food Handler Certificates from other states accepted by the LDH office? No, Food Safety Manager Certificates valid only in other states are not accepted by the LDH office.
• What forms of payment are accepted for the LDH Food Safety Manager Certificate application? The paper application requires a company check or money order payment. Cash, temporary checks, and payments with incomplete/incorrect information are not accepted. The online application requires a credit card payment.

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