Section 410IAC7-22-17. Qualifications for certification

   In order to become a certified food handler an individual must comply with the following:

(1) Successfully pass an accredited examination administered by an accredited testing service.

(2) Provide name, certification document (copies thereof), and photo identification card at the food establishment for the certified food handler. The certification document shall be made available by the person-in-charge for inspection by the regulatory authority at all times.

(3) The certification document shall be removed from the food establishment when the certified food handler terminates employment with the food establishment.

(4) No person shall be designated as a certified food handler or in any way represent himself or herself as a certified food handler unless they hold a certification document.

(Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-22-17; filed May 19, 2003, 8:50 a.m.: 26 IR 3336; readopted filed Jul 8, 2009, 1:44 p.m.: 20090805-IR-410090209RFA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2015, 2:45 p.m.: 20151028-IR-410150169RFA)