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Food Handler Training
Your business is in the hands of your people.
According to the CDC, millions of people suffer from illnesses caused by foods every year. This is most commonly caused by improper food preparation and handling. Of those millions, thousands will die.
Food borne illnesses can cost business closures, lawsuits, expensive litigation costs and even criminal charges.
FSA’s Employee Food Handler Training has been created to address every aspect of food safety. The informative food safety material is delivered by a professional trainer. Your employees will be educated on the basics of food safety and, after completion of the course, will have the knowledge to protect food, your businesses reputation and the customers you serve. In addition, your business license will be in compliance with Florida laws.
Is Food Safety Training Mandatory?
Since 1997, Florida laws have mandated that all food service employees receive training in food safety. FSA and its partner program, ‘Food Safety First’ provides the required employee training and certifications to ensure that your business is protected and meets all the legal requirements. Florida Statue ( F.S. 509.049 )
What are the Requirements of Food Handler Training?
Florida law requires that all food service employees receive training and certification in food within 60 days of hire. Additionally, establishments which serve food must have at least one Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) on-site at all times if the establishment employs four or more food service employees. FSA’s food safety training program and CPFM courses will help to ensure proper compliance with these state mandates.
What Does the Program Cover?
Since food borne illnesses can be prevented, FSA focuses on prevention. This includes employee behaviors and managerial control. By far, this style of training is most effective. The course includes:
- Proper personal hygiene
- Preventing cross-contamination
- Controlling time and temperatures when handling food
- Proper cleaning and sanitizing
- The causes of major food borne illnesses
- Pest Control and Sanitation
The certification is valid for three (3) years. A certificate of completion, and training log is maintained by the licensed establishment and a wallet size card is issued to the employee.
What is the Cost of Food Safety Training?
The training of your employees is legally required and is priceless to your business. FSA makes training your employees simple and affordable. The training can be brought onsite to your establishment at a convenient time for your business. The program includes the following: Professional Trainer, Training Guides, Certificates, Wallet Cards and Training Log for establishment. All trained employees will be reported to the State for training and compliance verification. Please contact us at 888-372-3232 for program details and pricing.
What languages are available?
The training and materials are available in English and Spanish.
Save Time and Money
Combining the Responsible Vendor Training or ServSafe Food Manager Training with the Employee Food Safety Training, saves you time and money in meeting your regulatory compliance training needs. Please contact us at 888-372-3232 for course details and pricing.
FSA uses the state-approved Food Safety First Training Program for our food handler course.
The certification is valid for three years.
Food Safety First is written and produced by Drexel University.
“Our company was faced with the challenge of training multiple employees in numerous areas in the state that all had various levels of knowledge. FSA Training made it simple, convenient and affordable to train all of our employees. Their trainers’ knowledge, energy level, professionalism and results are outstanding! We trust FSA ”
Operations Manager - BP Oil
