How to get a Food Handlers Permit in Ohio?

To obtain a food handlers permit in the state of Ohio, you need to complete a certification process overseen by the Ohio Department of Health. There are two levels of food safety certification: Person-In-Charge (Level One) and Manager (Level Two). Both certifications require completion of an approved course and certification exam. The certification process involves applying for approval of course materials, completing the course, and passing the certification exam.

1.  Apply for Person-In-Charge (Level One) Certification

• Purpose: This certification is the first level of food safety certification in Ohio. It is required for individuals who are in charge of food handling operations in a food establishment.
• Instructions: To apply for this certification, you need to complete an approved course and certification exam. You can apply for approval of materials for a new Person-In-Charge (Level One) Certification in Food Protection Training here. To request approval to provide a Person-In-Charge Certification in Food Protection Training to food employees, use this application.

2.  Apply for Manager (Level Two) Certification

• Purpose: This certification is the second level of food safety certification in Ohio. It is required for individuals who are responsible for managing food handling operations in a food establishment.
• Instructions: To apply for this certification, you need to complete an approved course and certification exam. Information about the Ohio Manager Certification in food protection program is available in the Guidelines to the Ohio Department of Health's Manager Certification in Food Protection. To be an approved provider of the Ohio Manager Certification (Level Two) in Food Protection to food employees as an instructor and/or proctor, complete and submit this application.

Useful Information Source Links:

• Ohio Department of Health's Food Safety Program
• Application for Person-In-Charge (Level One) Certification
• Application for Manager (Level Two) Certification

FAQs:

• What are the two levels of food safety certification in Ohio? The two levels of food safety certification in Ohio are Person-In-Charge (Level One) and Manager (Level Two).
• How can I apply for the Person-In-Charge (Level One) Certification? You can apply for approval of materials for a new Person-In-Charge (Level One) Certification in Food Protection Training here.
• How can I apply for the Manager (Level Two) Certification? You can apply for the Manager (Level Two) Certification by completing an approved course and certification exam. Information about the Ohio Manager Certification in food protection program is available in the Guidelines to the Ohio Department of Health's Manager Certification in Food Protection.

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