How to get a Food Handlers Permit in New Jersey?

To obtain a food handlers permit in the state of New Jersey, you must complete a food handler training course from an approved organization. The training course covers topics such as food safety, prevention of foodborne illness, and proper food handling techniques. After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. The specific requirements may vary depending on the city or county in New Jersey.

1. Choose an Accredited Certification Organization

• Purpose: To ensure that the training and certification you receive meet the standards set by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Instructions: Contact one of the accredited certification organizations listed by the CFP. These include 360 Training, AboveTraining/StateFoodSafety, Environmental Health Testing (National Registry of Food Safety Professionals), National Restaurant Association, Prometric Inc., and The Always Food Safe Company, LLC. Ask for all the options available to you, such as taking the exam without training or purchasing any study materials, purchasing study materials and taking the exam, or getting training, study materials, and taking the exam.

2. Complete a Food Handler Training Course

• Purpose: To learn about food safety, prevention of foodborne illness, and proper food handling techniques.
• Estimated Cost: The cost of the course may vary depending on the provider. For example, the course offered by Userve costs $14.95.
• Instructions: Enroll in a food handler training course from an approved organization. The course can be accessed online and is designed to be completed in a few hours. After each lesson, there are practice quizzes to ensure you understand the material. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.

3. Obtain a Food Handlers Permit

• Purpose: To legally handle food in the state of New Jersey.
• Estimated Cost: The fee to obtain a Food Handlers Permit in New Jersey is $10.00, unless you have a current certificate from an approved organization.
• Instructions: After completing the training course and receiving your certificate of completion, you can apply for a food handlers permit. The specific process may vary depending on the city or county in New Jersey. For example, in Newark, you can call (973) 733-4311 for information on the permit.

Useful Information Source Links:

• Food Protection Manager Certification
• Food Handler's Permit in Newark
• Food Handler Training by Userve
• Food Handler's Permit in Bergen County

FAQs:

• What topics are covered in the food handler training course? The training course covers topics such as food safety, prevention of foodborne illness, proper food handling techniques, causes & prevention of food poisoning, time & temperature controls, cross-contamination, cleaning & sanitizing, and pest control.
• How long does the food handler training course take to complete? The course is designed to be completed in a few hours.
• What if I don't pass the exam the first time? If you do not pass the exam the first time, ask the certification organization about your options and the cost to retake it.
• Do I need to renew my food handlers permit? Yes, the certificate must be renewed every three years.

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