All Moorpark restaurant employees who handle unpackaged food need a California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire. Each facility must also have a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff.
Under California Health and Safety Code Section 113948, food handlers must obtain an ANSI-accredited Food Handler Card within 30 days of starting work and renew every three years. The card costs roughly fifteen dollars online and requires passing a basic safety exam. Separately, Section 113947.1 requires every retail food facility to employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager who has passed an accredited exam. Ventura County Environmental Health checks for both during routine inspections. Cards must be available on-site for inspector review. Failure to comply can result in violations and reinspection fees.
Missing handler cards or no Certified Food Protection Manager on staff leads to inspection citations, mandatory corrective action, and reinspection fees from Ventura County Environmental Health.
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