Food Handler Training
Public Education And Required Training
Food Manager Certification and Food Handler Training are required by City Ordinance. Food Manager Certification is required for the manager of a food establishment and certification is good for five (5) years. All other food service workers who are involved with any part of food preparation are required to take a state-approved food handler training course which is good for two (2) years.
Owners/Managers,
The City of DeSoto Environmental Health Department offers State-approved Food Handler training. Beginning in September 2017, we will now require pre-registration and pre-payment prior to class. You can register at the City of DeSoto Action Center located in the lobby inside City Hall. Note that Food Handler Classes are offered online, and a list of approved sites providing training can be found at: http://www.dshs.texas.gov/food-handlers/training/online.aspx
What: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Class Location: DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run
Registration: City of DeSoto Action Center located in City Hall, 211 E. Pleasant Run
Cost: $10 per person, valid for 2 years
Questions: Contact the Action Center - 972.230.9600
Note- A minimum of 10 students are required to register and schedule for the class.
Food Handler (classroom) http://www.dshs.texas.gov/food-handlers/training/classroom.aspx
Food Handler (online) http://www.dshs.texas.gov/food-handlers/training/online.aspx
Food Handler (private) http://www.dshs.texas.gov/food-handlers/training/private.aspx
Food Manager Cert. (classroom) http://www.dshs.texas.gov/food-managers/training/classroom.aspx
A Manager of Pool Operations Certification is required for commercial pool operators and is provided by the City of DeSoto every year prior to pool season.
Health-related public education is provided upon request.
Questions call 972.230.9600.
