Colorado HACCP Training & Certification
HACCP Certification Training Program
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is the internationally recognized risk-based system for managing food safety and involves identifying physical, biological and chemical hazards during food handling and preparation stage. HACCP is a system comprised of seven principles that are the core for the application of HACCP to a food safety program.
Our HACCP certification training courses provide the practical and technical information you need to develop, implement and manage a successful HACCP system and are accredited by the International HACCP Alliance.
Food Handlers
Colorado food handler safety training is for workers in the food service industry involved in the preparing, storing, and/or handling of food. The food handler safety training course outlines basic safe food sanitation and preparation principles and procedures used to maintain a food safe environment.
Certified Food Managers
Food establishments and food vendors generally need to have a certified food manager (CFM) who is required to have a food safety manager certification. The Food Safety Manager Principles Course provides the necessary training to help the food manager prepare for the nationally-accredited ANSI Certification Exam.
The ANSI Certification Exam certifies that the food manager has the knowledge required to manage a food safe facility or establishment.
The Food Manager Certification is usually valid for 5 years, but in a few local jurisdictions this may vary, so make sure to check with your local health authority. Food managers are chefs, cooks, servers, and food preparers employed in: restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, mobile vendors, food trucks, bars, convenience stores - and as caterers.
Colorado Food Safety & HACCP Courses
- Food Handler
- Food Manager
- Seafood HACCP
- HACCP - 4hr
- HACCP - 16hr
Food Handler Safety Training Card/Course
Course Description
The Food Handler Training course will cover basic food safety issues, regulations, and techniques needed to maintain a food-safe environment. It will help the learner better understand how handling food correctly is not only the law, but it improves safety and reduces risks.
At the conclusion of the course, the learner will be tested on their knowledge of the learning objectives and content. Upon successfully passing the exam, the learner will be issued a Food Handler’s Certificate (or Card).
Audience: Chefs, cooks, mobile food vendors, bartenders, host/hostesses that handle food, bussers, caterers, wait staff,servers, supervisors and managers, food warehouse staff, and convenience store (c-store) clerks.
ANSI Reference: http://ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/certificate-issuers/AllDirectoryDetails.aspx?&prgID=237,238&OrgId=536&statusID=4Credit Hours: 2 hrs
Cost: $7.00
Course Outline
At the conclusion of the Food Handler Training Certificate program, you should be able to:
- Identify biological, physical, and chemical contamination.
- Identify foodborne illnesses, signs of food spoilage, types of food prep contamination, and proper temperature control methods.
- Safely store and prepare meat, poultry, and vegetables.
- Demonstrate effective food handling techniques that promote cleanliness and safety in food establishments.
- Discuss the importance of proper personal hygiene in the workplace.
- Implement appropriate procedures to receive and store food.
- Summarize practices for properly cleaning and sanitizing food contact materials and surface.
Course Completion:
A certificate of completion will be issued to individuals who meet the following course requirement:
- Minimum seat time of 75 minutes
- Completion of the course and successfully passing the final exam with a minimum passing score of 75%
Individuals who do not pass the exam on the first attempt will be allowed one additional attempt to review the course content and pass the final exam
Colorado General Food Safety State Requirements
Colorado food safety and sanitation are integral to operating a successful food service. The safety of our food supply is a responsibility shared by consumers, producers, sellers and handlers. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that because of foodborne illness 76 million people fall ill, 325,000 are hospitalized and 5,000 Americans die annually. Because of these alarming statistics, many states require certification of food managers which may include a food safety exam.
Why is food safety training and certification so important and why do states require it? The answer is very simple. Every consumer deserves and has the right to be served food that is safe to eat. Now you can help make food more safe and earn your state-approved Food Handler Training or Food Manager Certification entirely online anytime!
Colorado Food Safety Regulations:
Mobile Food Truck and Food Vendor:
- County/City of Denver – Food Truck Guide (PDF)
- DenverStreetFood.com – Vendor Resources
- County of El Paso – Mobile Food Vendors
- City of Aurora – Mobile Food Vendor Toolkit
- City of Boulder – Mobile Food Vehicles
- City of Longmont – Mobile Retail Food Vending Permit
- City of Fort Collins – Outdoor Vendors
- City of Broomfield – Mobile Food Vending
- City of Pueblo – Food Vendor
Colorado Food Safety Contact Info
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80246
Phone: (303) 692-3645
Web: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cp/retailfood/retailhom.html
Web: Find you local Colorado Public Health Agency
Major cities served: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Pueblo, Centennial, Boulder, Highlands Ranch, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland, Grand Junction, and many more!.
Colorado Food Safety Local Requirements
Denver County requires retail food establishments have a Certified Food Safety Manager and food handler training.
Denver County:
Food Managers: Retail food establishment person in charge must be a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM). Certification may be obtained by passing an approved/proctored Certified Food Protection Manager exam.
Food Handlers: The Denver Department of Environmental Health requires that all food handlers be able to answer basic questions related to the duties they perform. It is your responsibility to educate your employees.
Denver Department of Environmental Health
Division of Public Health Inspection
201 W. Colfax Avenue
Dept. 1009
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 865-5401
http://www.denvergov.org/FoodFaciliti es/tabid/391967/Default.aspx
