In this section, you will find important information on Food Handler requirements, Retail food establishment/sanitation requirements, and Temporary food booth applications.
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Certification of Food Handler Requirements Rule Rev. 11/13 The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Rule 410 IAC 7-22, Certification of Food Handler Requirements certification requirement took effect January 1, 2005. The rule incorporates much of the language in IC 16-42-5.2 with a few additions for clarity. The rule is examination-based and does not include a training requirement as part of the rule. Many potential certified food handlers (managers) will be seeking out this information. Note: Rule 410 IAC 7-22 requires passing the proctored Food Manager Certification exam. The online Food Handler Certificate does not meet Indiana requirements. Local Health Departments (LDHs) may no longer require county certifications in addition or as a substitute for Rule 410 IAC 7-22. Note to Certified Food Handlers: Original or photocopied documents must be presented during inspections and the Certified Food Handler must present proof of identity if requested by an inspector. To replace a lost Food Handler Certificate, contact the accredited organization through which you originally received your certificate. The ISDH does not retain copies of individual records. A person designated as the certified food handler for a food establishment must not allow their certification to expire.
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"If You See Something, Say Something"
If you see suspicious activity, please report it to your LOCAL police department. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
24-hour emergency number301-443-1240Evansville812-465-6414Indianapolis317-226-6500
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
Office of Food Security & Emergency Preparedness800-333-1284Technical Service Center800-233-3935Program Investigations317-290-3350
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information Hotline800-311-3435
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Information Hotline888-585-9078
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Indianapolis District Office317-639-3301
Indiana State Department of Health
Food Defense Program317-233-321324-hour on call duty officer317-233-1325
NEW: Certified Food Manager Indiana Requirements July 1, 2020
During the 2020 legislative session, House Enrolled Act 1210 (HEA 1210) was passed, making changes to the law on which the Certification of Food Handler Requirements rule, 410 IAC 7-22, was based.
Food Manager Certification Examination and Training Program Providers
Listed organizations offer nationally accredited Food Safety Manager Certification programs and examinations that meet the Indiana requirements..
Contact the organization for a list of testing proctors in your area. Training is not required in Indiana prior to testing, however all will provide training programs if needed.
ANSI-CFP Accreditation Program (Accredited)
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Organization
ID
1
Learn2Serve® Food Protection Manager Certification Program
0975
2
AboveTraining/StateFoodSafety.com
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Exam
1020
3
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Food Protection Manager Certification Program
International Certified Food Safety Manager
0656
4
National Restaurant Association
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program
Local contact: Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association
ServSafe training and testing in Indiana
317-673-4211
https://www.inrla.org
0655
5
Food Protection Manager Certification Program
0659
6
The Always Food Safe Company, LLC
Food Protection Manager Certification
1203
Start a Wholesale Food Business in Indiana
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