Safe Food Handling

Provincial regulations require that all licensed restaurants must have at least one staff member per shift who has taken a food handler course. This does not apply to community events such as Fowl Suppers.

Public Health Inspectors conduct numerous one-day courses throughout the year and in various locations in the service area.

The FoodSafe Class is an 8 hour course intended for people who regularly serve food to the public. On successful completion of the exam, participants will receive the FoodSafe Certificate which is recognized across Canada and in many places around the world. Between 200 and 300 people receive the course each year in the Sun Country Health Region.

The Food Safety For Volunteers Class is a 2.5 hour presentation intended for people who serve food at community functions (Pot Luck Suppers, Concessions at the Fair, Fundraisers, etc). Any community organization wishing to host a free presentation for their volunteers may do so by contacting your Public Health Inspector.