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Lists accepted training and exam providers, highlights county-wide acceptance for five years, and explains key compliance timing for establishments. 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Establishments have 6 months initially to get one, and 3 months to replace one if their certified food handler leaves.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"What exemptions can make certification unnecessary?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"Certification is not required for schools, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and continuing care facilities, and certain not-for-profit entities such as churches and fraternal organizations. Some minimally handled foods are also exempt, including serving pre-cooked or pre-packaged foods and non-potentially hazardous items listed in the document.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},340586,1790102490,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":8,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":144,"read_time":81},34359740700684,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/1f400023980c374ae676?_k=1777273430885731487","About Certification of Food Handlers  \n\n| Note: Rule 410 IAC 7-22 requires passing the proctored Food Manager Certification exam. The on-line Food Handler Certificate does not\u003Cbr>meet Indiana requirements.\u003Cbr>The companies shown below are not the only ones offering certification, but they do offer classes/exams in or near Harrison County.\u003Cbr>For a complete list of exam and training providers, visit [http://www.in.gov/isdh/21059.htm](http://www.in.gov/isdh/21059.htm)\u003Cbr>The companies listed below offer Indiana accepted certification. Certification is good for 5 years and accepted in all Indiana counties. |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Hoosier Hospitality Consulting, LLC\u003Cbr>www.hoosierhospitality [consulting.com](consulting.com)[ ](consulting.com)Phone: 317-650-1126\u003Cbr>Classes in Corydon 3-4 times a year | Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association\u003Cbr>[www.inrla.org](www.inrla.org)[ ](www.inrla.org)Phone: 1-800-678-1957 | Purdue Extension Office, Corydon\u003Cbr>Call Annette Lawler for info about classes in her building 812-738-4236 | Safe Food Handler’s Corporation\u003Cbr>[www.sfhcorp.com](www.sfhcorp.com)[ ](www.sfhcorp.com)Phone: 1-888-793-5136\u003Cbr>Classes in Clarksville! Check their website for dates. |\n\nIn February, 2001, Senate Bill 404 created Indiana Code 16-42-5.2. This bill:  \n􀁸 created food safety certification rules in Indiana , mandated that the State develop a rule to administer the program, and mandated that the State develop penalties for non-compliance (fines up to $100 a day)  \nAs of January 1, 2005, Indiana requires at least one certified food handler per food service establishment.  \n􀁸 The food handler must pass an accredited exam (“accredited” exams are offered by all of the companies listed above)  \n􀁸 A food service establishment has 6 months to initially get a certified food handler and 3 months to get one if/when their certified food handler leaves.  \n􀁸 Only one certified food handler is required if the owner operates more than one food service establishment on contiguous properties.  \n􀁸 The certified food handler must provide their name, certification, and photo ID upon request. A person cannot represent themselves as certified unless they are legally certified.  \n􀁸 Prisons and jails must also comply.  \n􀁸 The certified person does not need to be present at all times.  \nExemptions (certified food handler not required):  \n􀁸 Schools (public and parochial), hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and continuing care facilities  \n􀁸 Not-for-profit entities such as churches, fraternal organizations, etc.  \n􀁸 Food establishments that minimally handle food, such as:  \no heating or serving pre-cooked, pre-packaged foods  \no serving nachos, pretzels or frozen pizza  \no preparing or serving continental breakfasts; such as rolls, coffee, juice, milk, cold cereal  \no preparing beverages or ice  \no preparing non-potentially hazardous food such as elephant ears, funnel cakes, cotton candy, confectionaries, baked goods, popcorn, chips, and grinding coffee beans  \no handling non-potentially hazardous pre-packaged foods  \no heating of bakery products  \no providing food in its original packaging  \nSome foods exempt from certification:  \n\n| | | | | | | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nHarrison County Health Department 812-738-3237, ext. 1013 [www.harrisoncountyhealth.com](www.harrisoncountyhealth.com)","cbCaimp46yrNC0KF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimp46yrNC0KF","pdf",134346,"English","# Certification overview\n## Exam and provider requirements\n## Indiana code background and deadlines\n## Staffing, identification, and enforcement\n## Exemptions for establishments and foods","[{\"question\":\"Does an online Food Handler Certificate meet Indiana requirements?\",\"answer\":\"No. Indiana Rule 410 IAC 7-22 requires passing the proctored Food Manager Certification exam, and the online Food Handler Certificate does not meet Indiana requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"How many certified food handlers are required and what are the deadlines?\",\"answer\":\"Indiana requires at least one certified food handler per food service establishment. Establishments have 6 months initially to get one, and 3 months to replace one if their certified food handler leaves.\"},{\"question\":\"What exemptions can make certification unnecessary?\",\"answer\":\"Certification is not required for schools, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and continuing care facilities, and certain not-for-profit entities such as churches and fraternal organizations. Some minimally handled foods are also exempt, including serving pre-cooked or pre-packaged foods and non-potentially hazardous items listed in the document.\"}]","About Certification of Food Handlers | PDF",1790037547]