Food Safety Requirements

Ohio

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

Current State Status: State requires person in charge to demonstrate knowledge of food safety as outlined in FDA Food Code. Passing an approved Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
State Contact: Gary Block
Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Environmental Health
Food Protection Program
246 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: (614) 466-1390

State Web Address:

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/
Requirements:
  • Food Safety Training Required For Managers: Yes
  • Food Safety Training Required Food Handlers: No
  • SafeMark Classroom Training Approved: Yes
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 16
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: Yes
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes
  • Certification Exam Required: Only if you choose CFPM
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhPrograms/eh/foods/cert.aspx
Local Requirements:

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval: Yes
SafeMark Training Recognized: Yes
Summary of Code Requirements: Passing an approved Certified Food Protection Manager exam is one way to satisfy State’s demonstration of knowledge requirement.

The objective of the Ohio Department of Health’s certification in food protection rule, 3701-21-25 of the Administrative Code, is to educate and train food personnel on effective food safety practices for preventing foodborne illness. When amendments to the certification in food protection rule become effective March 1, 2010, certification in food protection training will consist of two levels.

Date:

10/01/2009

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