Marion County requires every food establishment to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on site. Individual food handlers do not need a separate card, but staff must receive documented training under Indiana retail food rules.
Under Marion County's food sanitation regulations and Indiana retail food code 410 IAC 7-24, every licensed food establishment must designate a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has passed an ANSI-accredited exam such as ServSafe, Prometric, or NRFSP. The CFPM must be reasonably available during operating hours. Indiana does not mandate a state-issued food handler card for line cooks and servers, but operators must train staff on hygiene, temperature control, allergen awareness, and reporting illness. MCPHD verifies CFPM credentials during inspections; a missing or expired certificate is a critical violation that triggers re-inspection and possible fines.
Operating without a current CFPM on staff is a critical inspection violation triggering follow-up and fines up to $1,000; repeated lapses can lead to license suspension and forced closure until compliance.
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