Food Protection Education

FOOD PROTECTION CLASSES AND TRAINING

The inspectors at the OKC-County Health Department offer various types of classes and training to our licensed establishments. Training is offered free of charge and attempts are made to conduct the training at the convenience of the facility. Training can be offered on-site at the requesting establishment or at a location determined by the parties involved. Some examples of training offered are:

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Swimming pool safety
  • Good hygiene
  • Childcare food safety
  • What to expect from your inspection
  • Foodborne illness
  • Special events

Training is catered to meet the needs of your establishment and your employees. Training can be conducted as a classroom style training with handouts, PowerPoint presentation, etc., or can be presented as a hands-on training in the facility.

HOLIDAY FOOD SAFETY

This Holiday Food Safety Video shows how to store, prepare, and serve food safely to prevent foodborne illness from ruining the holidays. Follow these easy steps:

CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often
SEPARATE: Separate raw meats from other foods
COOK: Cook to the right temperature
CHILL: Refrigerate food promptly

For more information go to: https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm188807.htm.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Before coming to our clinic for adult vaccinations, please call one of our clinic locations to ensure that your specific vaccination is available. If the vaccination is not available, we will be able to refer you to places that do offer your specific vaccine(s).

Q: Does OCCHD offer the Food Manager Test at the health department?
A: No, we do not offer the test at the Health Department. Please refer to our Food Manager’s Certification section for class and exam options.
Q: Can you speak to groups in other counties?

A: We can travel to speak at organized conferences that are considered “statewide.” Otherwise, we do not offer training outside our jurisdiction of Oklahoma County/Oklahoma City.

Q: Is there a charge for training?

A: No, training is free.

If you are interested in scheduling training or have questions about food manager’s certifications, please contact the specific Program Coordinator