Ohio requires at least one certified Person in Charge (PIC) on duty during all hours of operation at risk-level III and IV food service operations, enforced by Cleveland Department of Public Health under state code.
Under Ohio Administrative Code 3717-1-02.1 and ORC §3717, food service operations classified risk level III or IV must have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) employed and a Person in Charge (PIC) present during all operating hours. CFPM certification requires passing an ANSI-accredited exam (ServSafe, Prometric, etc.) and renewing every five years. Cleveland Department of Public Health verifies certification during routine inspections. Lower-risk operations (level I/II), like coffee carts or pre-packaged retail, do not require a CFPM. Lacking a certified PIC is a critical violation requiring same-day correction.
Operating without a certified manager, presenting expired certifications, or failing to designate a Person in Charge during inspection can trigger critical violations and license action.
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