Fort Wayne, IN Public Health Rules: Food Handler Certification (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing code
- 410 IAC 7-20 (state food code)
- Training fee
- $100 flat, per establishment
- Trigger
- closure, repeat critical violations, or hearing
- Enforcer
- Fort Wayne Health Commissioner
Summary
Fort Wayne food workers must know Indiana's food code, and the Health Department can force paid safety training after violations or a closure.
Every person who is employed, or is about to be employed, in a food establishment shall be familiar with the requirements of 410 IAC 7-20, as amended. A copy of 410 IAC 7-20 shall be kept on the premises at all times. All food establishment personnel employed by a food establishment may be required to attend a food safety education program given by the Department for any of the following reasons: ... The Department shall charge a flat fee of $100 to each food establishment for conducting the food handler education program regardless of whether attendance is voluntary or involuntary.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-60: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. G-19-26, passed 7-14-26, and Res. 83-19, passed 12-17-19 State legislation current through Legislative Service, 2025 Acts, Pamphlet No. 3).
Full Breakdown
Every person employed or about to be employed at a Fort Wayne food establishment must be familiar with the state food code, 410 IAC 7-20, and a copy must stay on site. The Health Department can order staff into its own food safety education program after an immediate closure, after three or more critical violations on two of three consecutive inspections, or after a violations hearing. The establishment pays a flat $100 fee for the class whether attendance is voluntary or ordered.
Violations & Fines
Triggers include immediate closure by the Health Commissioner, repeat critical violations on inspections, or a hearing finding chapter violations; the food establishment is billed $100 for the resulting education program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every Fort Wayne food worker need a certificate before starting?
Who pays for the mandated food safety class?
Sources & Official References
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