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1. Who needs a food handler permit?
Anyone who is working at a food service establishment as a food handler. “Food Handler” means a person who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces for a food establishment
or food truck as defined in Rules R392-100 or R392-102.
2. How long is the food handler permit valid for?
Food handler permits are valid throughout the state for 3 years from the date it is issued.
3. Can you start working at a food establishment without a food handler permit?
You cannot work as a food handler for a food service establishment or
temporary event unless you obtain a certificate within 14 days after the day on which the person begins employment and obtain a food handler permit within 30 days after the day on which the person begins employment as a food handler. (The certificate and permit are two different things!)
4. When do I need to renew my food handler permit?
A food handler must obtain a food handler permit no later than 7 days after the expiration of the food handler’s existing permit.
