Idaho Code 39-3401 et seq. authorizes food-establishment licensing through district health departments. Boise food workers must follow Central District Health rules; CDH offers a food-handler training course aligned with the Idaho Food Code.
Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 34 governs food establishments and authorizes the seven district health departments to license and regulate. In Boise, Central District Health requires all food establishments to designate a Person in Charge demonstrating food-safety knowledge under the Idaho Food Code (IDAPA 16.02.19, adopting the 2017 FDA model). CDH offers an online food-handler course covering hygiene, time and temperature, allergens, and cross-contamination. While Idaho does not statewide-mandate every employee hold a card, Boise restaurants commonly require it as a condition of employment, and certified food protection manager (CFPM) credentials are required at higher-risk facilities.
Operating without a valid CDH food establishment license is prohibited. Failure to designate a knowledgeable Person in Charge is a critical violation under the Idaho Food Code.
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