How to get a Food Handlers Permit in Rhode Island?

To obtain a food handlers permit in Rhode Island, you must be trained and certified as a Food Safety Manager. This involves completing an approved Food Safety Training Course, passing the Food Protection Certification Monitored Examination, and applying through the Rhode Island Department of Health. There are various training programs available, including the ServSafe Food Safety Managers program and the Rhode Island Food Handler Training program offered by Userve.

1. Complete a Food Safety Training Course

• Purpose: This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to safely manage food in a commercial setting.
• Estimated Cost: The cost varies depending on the program. The ServSafe Food Safety Managers program costs $195.00 for full certification and $89.00 for re-certification. The Rhode Island Food Handler Training program offered by Userve costs $14.95.
• Instructions: You can enroll in the ServSafe Food Safety Managers program here or the Rhode Island Food Handler Training program offered by Userve here.

2. Pass the Food Protection Certification Monitored Examination

• Purpose: This examination tests your understanding of food safety principles and practices.
• Estimated Cost: The cost of the examination is included in the course fee for the ServSafe program. The cost for the Userve program is not specified.
• Instructions: The examination is typically administered at the end of the training course. For the ServSafe program, you can schedule your exam here.

3. Apply for a Food Safety Manager License

• Purpose: This license is required to legally handle food in a commercial setting in Rhode Island.
• Estimated Cost: The application fee is $50.00.
• Instructions: You can apply for the license through the Rhode Island Department of Health's website. The application must be completed in full and accompanied by a check or money order for the application fee, a copy of your birth certificate or proof of lawful entry to the country or a copy of your driver's license, a copy of your Food Safety Certificate along with hours of training, and a copy of course completion certificate or equivalent educational credentials or certification credentials from a participating agency.

Useful Information Source Links:

• Rhode Island Department of Health
• ServSafe Food Safety Managers program
• Rhode Island Food Handler Training program offered by Userve

FAQs:

• What if my certification expires? If your certification is expired for more than six months, you must retake the 8-hour course and pass the exam before you can be recertified.
• Can I take the training course online? Yes, both the ServSafe Food Safety Managers program and the Rhode Island Food Handler Training program offered by Userve offer online courses.
• What if I have questions about the application process? Call the Department of Health, Center for Food Protection at (401) 222-2749 for assistance.

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