Latest Updates

Connecticut Adopts Updated FDA Food Code

As you may be aware, on June 17, 2017, legislation in Connecticut passed a bill [...]

02
Mar
Food Service Permits Expire July 1

Attention Food Service Providers: All Food Service permits issued in 2021 have expired as of [...]

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Jul
If I Catch It, Can I Eat It?

The 2021 Connecticut Fish Consumption Advisory Guide has been released by the CT Department of [...]

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Jul
May 19 Reopening

Effective Wednesday, May 19, 2021 All remaining restrictions will be lifted, except masks will continue [...]

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May
May 1 Sector Rules

Effective Saturday, May 1, 2021 All restaurants, entertainment, recreation, and theaters will be subject to [...]

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Apr
March 19, 2021 Reopening Guidelines

General Recommendations Businesses & organizations should continue to support local public health contact tracing efforts, [...]

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Mar
CT Guidance for Outdoor Dining – Phase 1

Guidance for Outdoor Dining – Phase 1  Governor Lamont has indicated that on May 20, [...]

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May
Cottage Food Industry Law

As of October 1, 2018, Connecticut Public Act 18-141 allows cottage food operations. A cottage [...]

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Sep

What is ServSafe Certification?

Currently all permitted establishments in the Farmington Valley must have a certified ServSafe Food Manager on the clock during times of operation. certification allows you to stay on top of the various and changing regulatory requirements for every state and ensure that their certification will prepare you to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety.

Does ServSafe Certification expire?

Yes, ServSafe Certification must be renewed every 5 years.

Where can I take a ServSafe course?

Visit www.servsafe.com to find a Food Manager ServSafe course near you.

Meet Our Food Protection Staff

Jason Brown, R.S.
Food Service Coordinator

jbrown@fvhd.org

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Miranda Arnold
Environmental Health Inspector

marnold@fvhd.org
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Deidra James
Environmental Health Inspector

djames@fvhd.org

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Kristin Olsson
Registered Sanitarian

kolsson@fvhd.org

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