Section SAF.05.09 — Food Handler Card

(a) All temporary food service establishment employees, except employees only handling money or selling pre-packaged food or drink, and vendors of cottage foods will be required to obtain and possess a current FOOD HANDLER CARD.

(b) The FOOD HANDLER CARD will be issued by the Health Director, or designee, or through Indian Health Service and will be valid for two (2) years after issuance.

(c) To obtain a FOOD HANDLER CARD, the food service employees must successfully complete a food service training approved by the Health Director, or designee.

(d) Cards issued by other recognized (Tribal, State, City, etc.) organizations will be accepted through reciprocity if the Environmental Health Officer, or designee, determines it equals the requirements of this Ordinance.

(e) Food service training sessions will be available annually or more frequently as determined by the Health Director and will be advertised appropriately to promote public awareness. Food service training can also be obtained from other approved sources, such as through the Indian Health Service online training.