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Public Health Rules in Benton County, OR (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Benton County, Oregon.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Food Handler Certification

Every food service worker in unincorporated Benton County must get a food service worker's permit from the Health Department within 5 days of starting work, under BCC § 22.105. Permits require passing an exam on safe food handling and stay valid for 3 years, per BCC § 22.120.

Food Handler Permit Required in Benton County

Some Restrictions

Benton County Code §§ 22.105, 22.120

A food service worker employed in a food establishment shall obtain a food service workers permit from the Department within 5 days of employment. This section shall not apply to a temporary food service worker in an educational institution. ... An applicant for a food service worker's permit shall pass an oral or written examination conducted by the Department which shall test the applicant's ...

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