This event has been cancelled. For a listing of other Penn State Extension ServSafe® classes that may be offered in your area, please go to
PA ServSafe Calendar.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) requires that every retail food service operation have at least one employee who holds a “nationally recognized food safety manager certification” such as ServSafe®. Further, a certified person must be available during all hours of the operation (they do not need to be present, but accessible). To receive and maintain certification, all individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five (5) years.
The ServSafe® course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the exam. After attending the ServSafe® class(es) and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam with a score of 75% or higher, participants will receive a ServSafe® certificate, which meets the PDA requirement for food safety certification.
Course Outline:The Food Safety Challenge
- Providing Safe Food
- Forms of Contamination
- The Safe Food Handler
Flow of Food through the Operation
- Purchasing, Receiving and Storage
- Preparation and Service
Food Safety Management Systems, Facilities and Pest Management
- Food Safety Management Systems
- Safe Facilities and Pest Management
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Available Languages
Book - English, Chinese, Spanish
Exam - English, French-Canadian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Large Print (English Only)
Instructors
Penn State Extension educators and other faculty are qualified by the National Restaurant Association as Certified ServSafe® instructors. All have received training in the most current research on food safety.
