Level 1 Certification in Food Protection
As of March 1, 2010 OAC 3701-21-25 (I) requires that all new food service operations have at least one person per shift that is Level 1 certified or higher. The following courses have been approved by the Ohio Department of Health for Level 1 Certification in Food Protection:
Food Safety Basics
Join us for an informative and exciting presentation on food safety.
Where:
When (sign-in begins 30 minutes before scheduled start time):
- Monday, February 12, 2018 9:30am - Noon
- Monday, April 16, 2018 1:00pm - 3:30pm
- Monday, June 4, 2018 9:30am - Noon
- Monday, August 6, 2018 1:00pm - 3:30pm
- Monday, October 1, 2018 9:30am - Noon
- Monday, December 3, 2018 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Food Safety Basics in Spanish
- Monday, September 10, 2018 9:00am - 12:30pm
Additional providers of Level 1 Certification include:
Level 2 Certification in Food Protection
Effective March 1, 2017, at least *one* employee per risk level III or IV facility with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall obtain the *level two certification* (at least 15 verified contact hours) in food protection according to rule 3701-21-25 of the Administrative Code. *A certificate must be obtained from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Level two certification and a copy of the ODH certificate shall be maintained on site at the facility and readily available to the inspector during routine inspection.*
Providers of Level 2 Certification include:
- FND Consulting Services
- National Restaurant Association ServSafe®
- Nutrition Plus
- Ohio Restaurant Association
- University of Akron ServSafe® June 12-July 10, 2018
- Western Reserve Hospital
- Keep It Safe, LLC
Find Certified Training Providers
Click here to search for a list of approved providers of the Level 1 and Level 2 Food Certification training programs in Ohio by county.