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Public Health Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
WIC Office Hours: Call the WIC Office for information at 660-747-2012.
food safety training
Food Safety Training Course is required to be completed by 25% of food handlers (wait staff, bartenders, cooks, deli workers and dishwashers) on duty at any given time. The course covers the basics of safe food handling, dangers of food borne illness, personal health & hygiene, and temperature control. The course will cover all aspects of safe food handling in order to comply with the requirements of the Missouri Food Code. Both classroom and online courses are available.
Classroom Food Safety Training Course
This training courses is offered in our office. Fee is $10.00. Certification is for 2 years.
Registration is required. Call 660-747-6121 x 258 to register. Class will be cancelled if no more than 5 people are registered for a class.
If you have a current certification or it has expired within the last 60 days, you are eligible to take the renewal test only and skip the class.
Upcoming Classes in our Office Classroom for 2024:
| Date | Renewal Testing | Class |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | 1 PM - 2 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM |
| July 18, 2024 | 1 PM - 2 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM |
| August 15, 20224 | 4 PM - 5 PM | 5 PM - 6:30 PM |
| September 19, 2024 | 1 PM - 2 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM |
| October 17, 2024 | 1 PM - 2 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM |
| November 21, 2024 | 9 AM - 10 AM | 10 AM - 12 PM |
| December 19, 2024 | 1 PM - 2 PM | 2 PM - 4 PM |
Online Food Safety Training Course
Online Food Safety Training Courses are now available for Food Handlers and Managers. The Food Handler course is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.
- Basic Food Handler Training and Exam – $15.00
- Manager Certification:
- Training starting at $67.00 (exam not included)
- Exam only – $28.00
Statefoodsafety.com Food Handler Permit Online Course
Statefoodsafety.com Food Protection Manager Certification Training Course
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination Proctoring
In addition to the Basic Food Safety Training Course, we also offer the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination Proctoring. This is a nationally accredited course required by many restaurants prior to promotion to a management position. Participants must read the textbook ServSafe® Manager 7th Edition thoroughly prior to class. This is the proctoring only. No class will be conducted.
Fee: $50.00 Exam Proctoring
Please make payment with check or cash at time of registration. 2024 ServSafe® Course Schedule (2 pm – 4:30 pm)
| Registration Deadline | Class Date |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | June 11, 2024 |
| September 24, 2024 | October 8, 2024 |
For any questions or concerns about food safety training, please contact Environmental Health directly at (660) 747-6121, ext. 258.
