How to get a Food Handlers Permit in New York?

To obtain a food handlers permit in New York, specifically in New York City, you need to complete a Food Protection Course offered by the NYC Health Academy. This course is designed to train individuals in food protection practices to ensure the safety of the food served in the city's food establishments. The NYC Health Code requires that there be at least one supervisor certified in food protection on site any time a food service establishment and non-retail food processing establishment is operating.

1. Register for the Food Protection Course

• Purpose: The Food Protection Course is designed to train individuals in food protection practices to ensure the safety of the food served in the city's food establishments.
• Estimated Cost: The online course is free, but you must pay $24.60 (including fees) to take the final exam to receive your certification. The in-person course costs $114.00.
• Instructions: You can register for the Food Protection Course either online or in-person. The online course is self-paced and consists of 15 lessons. You must complete each lesson and pass a quiz before moving on to the next lesson. The study guide and exam are offered in English and 36 other languages. Once you successfully complete the course, you will be prompted to schedule an exam appointment. The final exam must be taken in person at the NYC Health Academy, Riverside Health Center, 160 West 100th Street, Third Floor, Manhattan. You can register for the in-person course which is 15 hours long, given over five days with each daily session being three hours long.

2. Take the Final Exam

• Purpose: The final exam is required to receive your certification in food protection.
• Estimated Cost: The final exam fee is $24.60 (including fees).
• Instructions: After completing the Food Protection Course, you will be prompted to schedule an exam appointment. The final exam must be taken in person at the NYC Health Academy, Riverside Health Center, 160 West 100th Street, Third Floor, Manhattan.

3. Obtain a Food Protection Certificate

• Purpose: The Food Protection Certificate is proof that you have completed the Food Protection Course and passed the final exam. It is required to operate a food service establishment in New York City.
• Instructions: Upon passing the final exam, you will be issued a temporary Food Protection Certificate.

Useful Information Source Links:

• NYC Health Academy
• NYC Business
• Health Academy Training Courses
• NYC Health Academy Courses
• New York State Agriculture and Markets Law

FAQs:

• Is the Food Protection Course available in languages other than English? Yes, the course is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. The study guide and exam are offered in English and 36 other languages.
• Do I need to take the final exam in person? Yes, the final exam must be taken in person at the NYC Health Academy, Riverside Health Center, 160 West 100th Street, Third Floor, Manhattan.
• What happens if I fail the final exam? Contact the NYC Health Academy for more information.
• How long is the in-person Food Protection Course? The in-person course is 15 hours long, given over five days with each daily session being three hours long.
• What is the cost of the Food Protection Course? The online course is free, but there is a $24.60 fee to take the final exam. The in-person course costs $114.00.

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