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Diann Worzalla, Director

Division of Hotels and Restaurants
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011

Phone: 850.487.1395
Fax: 850.921.8267

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Division of Hotels and Restaurants

Food Service Employee Training and Reporting FAQ

All information on this page is current and was last reviewed by the division on May 23, 2013.

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Food Service Employee Training FAQ

Is food service employee training different than food manager certification?

Who has to complete food service employee training and is there a specific training program required?

What does a food service employee training program teach?

Can employees complete food service employee training on the Internet or through other types of distance learning?

How long do employees have to complete food service employee training?

Does food service employee training ever expire?

Is proof of food service employee training required?

Do employees have to complete any other training, in addition to the food service employee training?

Are employees required to use specific training materials or programs for duty-specific training?

Food Service Employee Training Reporting FAQ

What is the reporting requirement for food service employee training and are there any exemptions from this reporting requirement?

When and how must food service employee training be reported?

What are some common mistakes when preparing the data file for submittal of food service employee training records?

What license number should be used when submitting food service employee training data files?

How can I find the license number of a particular restaurant when reporting food service employee training records?

Can I submit food service employee training data for a restaurant with an expired license?

Can I submit food service employee training data from a restaurant in a “plan approved” license status?

How do food service employee training providers get a username and password to use the reporting system?

How do I contact DBPR for more help with reporting food service employee training?

1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399 :: Email: Customer Contact Center :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395

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