Food and Lodging
ServSafe
The purpose of the ServSafe program is to educate managers and employees on the importance of providing safe food and clean facilities to the public. The course covers a variety of topics including proper food handling, good personal hygiene, illnesses associated with food, effective cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, and HACCP plans. Upon successful completion of the ServSafe program and exam, the participant will recieve a certificate. This certification is valid for a maximum of 3 years in North Carolina.
A facility with a ServSafe certified manager is eligible for a 2 point bonus added to their final inspection score. To be eligible, the recipient must have at least 12 contact hours posted on their certficate or a letter provided by the course proctor. Online courses or classroom courses rated for less than 12 contact hours will not be accepted for the 2 point bonus. Also, certificates without the information tab or letter from the course proctor may not be accepted if the recipient cannot prove the number of hours granted to them during their course.
In the Appalachian District, ServSafe if offered jointly in each county by the local health department and the NC Cooperative Extension. Below is a list of upcoming courses in 2010.
- Alleghany County- Next Class TBA (2011)
- Ashe County- November 8-12 (NC Cooperative Ext.- Ashe Co.)
- Watauga County- November 15-17 (Watauga Co. Health Department)
Information will be mailed to permitted facilities prior to each class. Seating is limited, so prompt registration is encouraged. For further information on upcoming classes, please contact Carolyn Shepherd with the NC Cooperative Extension-Ashe Co. at (336) 846-5850 or the local health department in your county. For more information on the ServSafe program, please click on the link below.
Links
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation -