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Ohio Food Handlers Card

Person in charge only In Ohio, every food business needs one trained person in charge on each shift. Other workers do not need a card by state law, though many employers ask for one. Prices for a course that counts begin at $12, and the certificate is good for three years.

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Ohio

Cheapest approved course

$12

eFoodHandlers, one of four approved courses

Deadline
No statewide deadline
Card lasts
three years
Card name
Ohio Person in Charge certification

Each course is accredited and gives you its certificate as soon as you pass. This site does not issue cards. See the official rule.

All Ohio rules and coursesWork out when your card expires

Approved Courses in Ohio

Getting Your Card, Step by Step

  1. Ask your manager if you will ever be the person in charge of a shift. The person in charge needs this one: Ohio Person in Charge certification.
  2. Take an approved course online. The cheapest course for Ohio is eFoodHandlers, at $12.
  3. Print the certificate and keep it at work where an inspector can see it.

Here is the rule, word for word: “must have at least one person on site at all times during operation who has obtained an Ohio PIC certification in food protection.” (odh.ohio.gov).

Renewing Your Card

Your Ohio card is good for three years from the day you pass. To get a new one, you take the same course and test again. Many people go back to the course company they used the first time. Type the date on your card into the renewal date tool to see the day it runs out.

Common Questions About the Ohio Food Handlers Card

Do all food workers in Ohio need a card?

No. The Ohio rule is one trained person in charge on every shift. Nobody else needs a card under state law, but employers often ask for it.

How much does an Ohio food handlers card cost?

The cheapest is $12. Prices for Ohio: $12 at eFoodHandlers, $12.95 at Learn2Serve, $15 at ServSafe, and $17 at Always Food Safe.

How long does an Ohio food handlers card last?

You can use it for three years after you get it.

Can I get my Ohio food handlers card online?

Yes. All four Ohio courses are online, and you can print your card as soon as you pass.