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How to Get Your Ohio Person In Charge Certification in Food Protection
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- When a new foodservice operation or a new retail food establishment is licensed after March 1, 2010 unless the individual has successfully completed an equivalent or more comprehensive certification in food protection course (Food Manager Certification).
- When a foodservice operation or retail food establishment has been implicated in a foodborne disease outbreak.
- When the licensor has documented a failure to maintain sanitary conditions as per section 3717.29 of the Revised Code for a retail food establishment or section 3717.49 of the Revised Code for a foodservice operation.

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- When a new food service operation or a new retail food establishment is licensed after March 1, 2010, unless the individual has successfully completed an equivalent or more comprehensive certification in food protection course.
- When a food service operation or retail food establishment has been implicated in a foodborne disease outbreak.
- When the licensor has documented a failure to maintain sanitary conditions as per section 3717.29 of the Revised Code for a retail food establishment or section 3717.49 of the Revised Code for a food service operation.
- Identify food safety risks and create policies to address them
- Train employees to follow food safety policies
- Take appropriate action when an employee has symptoms of foodborne illness or is diagnosed with a reportable disease
- Follow good personal hygiene and hand care practices
- Identify approved suppliers and methods for inspecting deliveries
- Identify cross-contamination risks and methods for prevention
- Implement effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Identify appropriate pest prevention measures and signs of pest infestations
- Prevent bacterial growth in Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods during all stages of the flow of food
- Maintain facilities and equipment in compliance with regulations
Ohio Person In Charge Certification in Food Protection FAQs
Do I need a State of Ohio Person in Charge Training Certificate?
What do I get when I finish this course?
How long is my Ohio Person in Charge Training Certificate valid for?
How do I reprint my Ohio Person in Charge Training Certificate?
How long can I access the course?
Is this certification the same as Ohio Level One Certification?
Certificate Reprint
In most areas, you can reprint your required Food Handler Certificate by logging in to your account.
- Login.
- Find the Certificates window on your dashboard.
- Locate the digital version of your certificate and click View Certificate.
- Select Print or Email.
Note: In some areas, you get your official Food Handler Certificate from the local health department. If you have lost the card you received from your state, county, or local health department, you will need to call that health department to obtain a new card, permit, or certificate.

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Buy training in bulk and get up to 10% off. Discounts are available for all course types, from food handlers card training to food manager certification.

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