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Food Worker Permits

All food service employees in Spokane County who handle unwrapped foods or beverages are required to hold a current Washington State Food Handler Permit (WAC 246-217). Permit fee is $10.


(1) Take the Class
This on-line class is offered in English only. You may also take the class at the Health District, where other languages are available - call 324-1563 for more information.

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(2) Take the Test

The test must be taken on touch-screen computers at the Health District - 1101 West College Avenue, Room 402 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday. You will need to bring your certificate of completion from the on-line class, a photo I.D., and the $10.00 permit fee. For more information, call 324-1563.

  • Your first permit is valid for 2 years. Renewal of an expired permit is also valid for 2 years.
  • Renewal of a current permit is valid for 3 years. You will be issued a 3-year permit if your previous card is current or has not been expired for more than 14 days.
  • A 5-year card is available to anyone who has taken an approved ServeSafe course and who is renewing their card.

 

Click here for a printable handout on class information.


Links to Study Guides
in English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese

Food Safety is Everybody's Business
食物安全人人有責
음식위생은 모든 사람의 책임입니다
Безопасность пищи касается всех
La Seguridad Alimentaria es Asunto de Todos
Thực Phẩm An Toàn là Việc Của Mọi Người

     

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    Health Topic A-Z:
    Food Safety

    Related Programs:
    Food Safety Program

    Did you know?
    We issue nearly 15,000 food handler permits annually.

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