Food Safety Requirements

Connecticut

Please check with the state for the most current information on state and local requirements.

Current State Status: State requires a Qualified Food Operator who has demonstrated knowledge of food safety. Passing a Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
State Contact: Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
(860) 509-7297

State Web Address:

http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3140&q=387486&dphNav_GID=1828&dphPNavCtr=|#47065

Requirements:
  • Food Safety Training Required For Managers: No
  • Food Safety Training Required Food Handlers: No
  • SafeMark Classroom Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve training. SSM may be used for exam preparation.
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve training. Online SSM may be used for exam preparation.
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: See Summary of Code Requirements.
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/environmental_health/food_protection/pdf/qfo_responsibilities.pdf

Local Requirements:

Related Files:

  • To view City of Hartford, Hartford County click here
  • To view City of New Haven, New Haven County click here
  • To view City of Norwalk, Fairfield County click here
  • To view City of Stamford, Fairfield County click here
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized:
Summary of Code Requirements: Passing a Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to meet State’s demonstration of knowledge requirement.
Date:

10/01/2009

SafeMark® Trainings

Date

Training

Location
There are currently no training sessions for Connecticut