Wyoming follows the FDA Food Code Person-In-Charge model rather than mandating a state-issued food handler card, so Cheyenne restaurants must keep a certified manager on-site but line staff need only employer training.
WY adopts the FDA Food Code, which requires every Cheyenne food establishment to have a Person In Charge (PIC) on duty during operating hours who can demonstrate food safety knowledge. PIC certification is typically met through ANSI-accredited programs such as ServSafe or equivalent. Wyoming does not require every line employee to hold a state food handler card the way Oregon or Utah do. Employers must, however, train staff in proper handwashing, temperature control, allergen awareness, and reporting illness, with documentation reviewable on inspection by CLCHD.
Operating without a knowledgeable PIC on duty is a critical inspection violation; repeated lapses can lead to risk-control plan requirements or suspension of food service permits.
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