District of Columbia State Food Safety Requirement Summary

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Jurisdiction	District of Columbia

Servsafe approval	Yes (Print, CD-ROM, online exam approved with a registered proctor)

Certification Fee	$35

Instructor Requirements	ServSafe registered instructor

Code requirement	All food establishments must have a certified food protection manager on the premises at all times. After passing a food safety examination, present the original certificate with test scores to the Food Protection Division for Certified Food Manager's Identification Card issued by the Department of Health. For additional questions regarding the Food Protection Division please contact (202) 535-2180.

Hours of Instruction	None for certification; 2 hours minimum for recertification

Certification Renewal	Every 3 years

Miscellaneous	All foodhandlers, (or anyone who is not a supervisor, but is in direct contact with cooking/handling food) are encouraged to complete a Food Sanitation course in order to obtain a Food Handler ID card.

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