Sanitation and Safety

Sanitation and Safety Certification

The Department of Health and Social Services, Section 50.545, Stats., requires that beginning January 1, 1995 as a condition of operating a restaurant in Wisconsin, the operator or manager must hold a certification issued by the DHFS as evidence that they are knowledgeable about appropriate food protection practices.

• Certification is valid for a period of five years and may be renewed with successful recertification training.
• Course outline follows the National Restaurant Association's criteria of food protection practices.
  • Temperature control of potential hazardous food during preparation, storage, transportation and service
  • Effective cleaning and sanitation of utensils and equipment
  • Food protection, including the shelf life for foods
  • Food worker personal hygiene
  • Effective hand washing techniques
  • Identification of potentially hazardous foods
  • Storage and use of toxic products
  • Special problems in food service sanitation

Sanitation and Safety Recertification

This course prepares learners to renew their Wisconsin Restaurant Food Protection Certificate.

• Provides the opportunity for the student to understand the procedures for food preparation and sanitary work habits.
• Prerequisite: Valid food protection certificate issued by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.
• Bring photo I.D. and certificate to class.

For courses offerings, search our course schedule:

• Course # 316-497 Sanitation and Safety Certification
• Course #316-498 Sanitation and Safety Recertification
• To register, call 1-800-472-4554 or 920-924-3207

For more information, please call Jennifer Matteson at 920-929-2115