Anyone who works with unpackaged food, food equipment, or utensils in Las Vegas must hold a valid SNHD Solid Waste & Compliance food handler health card, obtained after completing an approved course and exam.
SNHD requires every food employee in Clark County, including the City of Las Vegas, to obtain a Health Card before starting work or within a short grace period. Applicants take an SNHD-approved food safety course online or in person, pass the exam, and receive a card valid for three years. Food establishment operators must keep current cards on file and produce them during inspections. A separate Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential is required for at least one supervisor per restaurant under the FDA Food Code adopted by SNHD.
Employing workers without valid cards, accepting expired credentials, or refusing card production during inspection draws demerits, fines, and possible permit suspension.
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