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 English and Spanish 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.

 

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


LEARN MORE:

Health Topic A-Z:
Food Safety

Related Programs:
Food Safety Program

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