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). Individuals in Montgomery County are required to complete re-certification every 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.
