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How to Get Your Ohio Person In Charge Certification in Food Protection

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Ohio Person In Charge Certification in Food Protection

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Special Instructions

Person In Charge Certification in Food Protection is a mandated training for the person in charge per shift of a risk level I, II, III, and IV food service operation or retail food establishment in the following instances:

  • 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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How to Get Your Ohio Person In Charge Certification in Food Protection

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Train

  • 100% Online
  • Approved by the Ohio Department of Health
  • 2 hours 
  • English and Spanish 
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  • Pass Guaranteed
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Print Certificate

  • Print from Home
  • No Certificate Expiration
  • Training Access for 1 Year

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About Course

​This course has been customized in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH #89-96) to meet local regulation requirements.

Format: Online
Compatible Devices: Computer, tablet, and smartphone (Android, iOS)
Teaching Methods: Interactive activities, audio, video, full-text, etc.
Available Languages: English, Español
Choose your language after purchase.
Length: 120 Minutes (Start and stop as needed)

Person In Charge​ Certification in Food Protection is mandated training for the person in charge per shift of a risk level I, II, III, and IV food service operation or retail food establishment in the following instances:
  • 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.

Upon successful completion of your course, you will print your State of Ohio Person In Charge Training Certificate.

​Fully Audiovisual Learning Experience
The StateFoodSafety course content is presented using mixed media including on-screen text, video, illustrations, interactivity, and question-and-answer. The entire course is presented in full audio; however, learners may choose to read the narration in partnership with the audio, or read only and mute the narration.  The course is available in full audio in all languages, with the option of text-only learning, to facilitate the needs of those with hearing loss, vision loss, limited literacy, and learning disabilities.

Learning Objectives (Effective date April 29, 2020)
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • 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?

If you work in food service, the Ohio Department of Health requires that you receive this training if you meet one of the criteria in the Special Instructions.

What do I get when I finish this course?

Ohio Person in Charge Training Certificate

How long is my Ohio Person in Charge Training Certificate valid for?

Your Ohio Person in Charge Training Certificate does not expire.

How do I reprint my Ohio Person in Charge Training Certificate?

If you need to reprint your current Person in Charge certificate, log in and go to the Certificates section. From there, you can click View and print your certificate.

How long can I access the course?

When you purchase a StateFoodSafety course, you automatically get one year of unlimited access to the training videos. Take your time through the course or come back after completion to brush up on your food safety knowledge!

Is this certification the same as Ohio Level One Certification?

Yes. The Ohio Department of Health recently changed the name of this course to Ohio Person in Charge Certification. It was previously known as Ohio Level One Certification.

Certificate Reprint

In most areas, you can reprint your required Food Handler Certificate by logging in to your account.

  1. Login.
  2. Find the Certificates window on your dashboard.
  3. Locate the digital version of your certificate and click View Certificate.
  4. Select Print or Email.

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View Certificate

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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