Is Food Safety Training Mandatory?
Florida law requires that all food service employees receive training and certification in food preparation safety when dealing with preparation, serving, displaying, and storage of food served to the public. Additionally, establishments which serve food, must have at least one Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM) and if that establishment employs four or more employees who engage in receiving, storing, preparing or serving food, they must have a CPFM on duty at all times. All new hires have 60 days to be in compliance and the certification is good for three years. SERVE’s food safety training program will help to insure proper compliance with these state mandates. What Does the Program Entail? The majority of food-borne illness can be avoided if food is appropriately handled, and proper oral hygiene and cleaning/sanitization techniques are followed. SERVE’s Employee Food Preparation Safety Program deals with many issues, including proper personal hygiene, preventing cross-contam
