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Food Handler Certification
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1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
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519-631-9900
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Toll-Free: 1-800-922-0096
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Fax: 519-631-1682
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Emergency On-Call Services: Daily 24 hours
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Excluding holidays
Application
No referral required * registration forms are available at the Health Unit or online
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Recommended to anyone working in the food industry
Fees
Set fee * see website for details
Languages
English
Language Note
Exam available in French and Chinese * contact for any accommodation
Area(s) Served
St Thomas and Elgin County
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
One or two-day courses provided throughout the year and exam challenges * certification is valid for five years and accepted across Ontario

Topics include:
  • applicable public health laws
  • microbiology - food borne illness
  • personal hygiene - serving and dispensing food
  • food protection and preparation
  • receiving and storing food safely
  • cross contamination

Registration and class information found online
Last update: Jul 8, 2024: Suggest an edit
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