Food Safety Course

Effective January 22, 2011, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) requires the "person in charge" in a food service operation to hold a "nationally recognized food protection certificate" such as ServSafe®. To receive and maintain national food safety certification, all individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five years. The certified person must be accessible, such as in-person or by phone, during the facilities' hours of operation.

The following courses are being offered by the Division of Health and Neighborhood Services in conjunction with Penn State Extension.