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Training History & Course Details

CT Legislation adopted in August 1997 requires that each person owning, operating, or managing any food service establishment serving hot potentially hazardous foods must employ at least one qualified food operator (QFO) who is in a supervisory position at said establishment. To satisfy this requirement, a person must successfully pass a test administered by an approved testing organization.

In 1996, the Farmington Valley Health District developed a Food Safety Training Program to aid food service establishments in meeting the CT Public Health Code requirements. Our mission is to increase awareness to minimize occurrence of foodborne illness and establish a dialogue between food workers and health department personnel.

In addition to restaurant workers, attendees have included: church kitchen and school cafeteria workers, and members of other civic and religious organizations. We also make every effort possible to accommodate workers who speak languages other than English. As of September 2005, there have been 131 sessions with a total of 1814 attendees!

Course Details

Registration fee is $50 per person.
There is no charge for civic and religious non-profit organizations.

Average class size is 12 students. The course generally runs about 3 ½ hours. Training material used during the course consists of a Video, PowerPoint® Presentation, class discussion, and other supplemental training materials.

Handouts are given at the beginning of the class.

Exam consists of 33 multiple choice and true/false questions.

Upcoming Courses

Canton Community Center - May 13, 2010

Seminars are held in the conference room at the Farmington Valley Health District. Our office is located in the Avon Meadow Office Complex, Building 50, on the first floor. Driving Directions