How to get a Food Handlers Permit in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, there are two main ways to obtain a food handlers permit. The first is through the Tennessee Food Handler Training course offered by Userve, an ANAB-Accredited course designed for food handlers, kitchen staff, and restaurant workers. The second option is through the Metro Health Department or the ServSafe Online Course and Assessment. Both options require successful completion of a course and an exam.

1.  Enroll in the Tennessee Food Handler Training Course by Userve

• Purpose: This course is designed to educate food handlers, kitchen staff, and restaurant workers about food safety, preventing foodborne illness, and working with food safely.
• Estimated Cost: $14.95.
• Instructions: You can enroll in the course through this link. The course is accessible 24/7 and you have 12-month online course access. After each lesson, there are practice quizzes to ensure you understand the material. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Completion. The final exam is administered by Userve. The course can be accessed on mobile or desktop platforms. There are no prerequisites for taking the course.

2.  Obtain a Food Handler’s Permit through the Metro Health Department or ServSafe

• Purpose: This permit is required for everyone working in the food industry in Tennessee.
• Estimated Cost: $15.00 for the ServSafe Online Course and Assessment.
• Instructions: Contact the Metro Health Department for class schedules. You can reach them at 615-340-5620. After attending the class and taking a test, you will receive your permit in the mail. For the ServSafe Online Course and Assessment, you can take the course and test online, which takes approximately 90 minutes, and print your certificate upon completion. You can view the online courses in English and Spanish here and purchase the online course and assessment here.

Useful Information Source Links:

• Userve Tennessee Food Handler Training Course
• ServSafe Online Course and Assessment

FAQs:

• What is the cost of the Tennessee Food Handler Training Course by Userve? The course costs $14.95.
• What is the cost of the ServSafe Online Course and Assessment? The course costs $15.00.
• How long do I have access to the Tennessee Food Handler Training Course by Userve? You have 12-month online course access.
• How long does the ServSafe Online Course and Assessment take? The course and test take approximately 90 minutes.
• Where can I take the Tennessee Food Handler Training Course by Userve? The course can be accessed on mobile or desktop platforms.
• Are there any prerequisites for taking the Tennessee Food Handler Training Course by Userve? There are no prerequisites for taking the course.

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