Food Safety Requirements

Washington

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

Current State Status: A person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety principals as outlined in the FDA Food Code. Being a Certified Professional Food Manager is one way to demonstrate knowledge. Person in charge must be present during hours of operation.
State Contact: Food Safety Program
Office of Environmental Health and Safety
Division of Environmental Health
Washington State Department of Health
PO Box 47825
Olympia, WA 98504-7825
(360) 236-3385

State Web Address:

http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/food/
Requirements:
  • Food Safety Training Required For Managers: No
  • Food Safety Training Required Food Handlers: Yes
  • SafeMark Classroom Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve courses for managers. SSM may be used for exam preparation.
  • Minimum Number of Training Hours Required: 0
  • SafeMark Online Training Approved: Yes
    State does not approve courses for managers. Online SSM may be used for exam preparation.
  • Training Frequency Required: N/A
  • SafeMark National Registry Exam Approved: Yes.
  • Certification Exam Required: Only if used to pass
  • Certification Exam Frequency:
    N/A
  • Re-certification Exam Required: Not Applicable

Current Regulations URL:

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=246-215

Local Requirements:

Related Files:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals/ SafeMark Exam Approval:
SafeMark Training Recognized:
Summary of Code Requirements: Retail establishments must have a person in charge during hours of operation who has demonstrated knowledge of food safety principals outlined in 2001 FDA Food Code. Passing an approve exam in order to receive a Certified Food ProtectionManager certificate is one way to demonstrate knowledge.
Date:

10/01/2009

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