What are the steps to obtain a Utah Food Handler’s Permit?

Utah requires all individuals preparing, serving, or handling food in or around a food service establishment or mobile food unit (whether the individuals are compensated or not) to receive adequate food service training, either as a certified food handler or as a certified food safety manager.

Before any Utah Food Handler is allowed to prepare or handle food, which will be served to the public, the Food Handler must:

  1. Complete an approved Utah Food Handler Training Course from an approved training provider, pass the exam, and receive a certificate; and
  2. Obtain a Utah Food Handler Permit from the Utah Department of Health.

This includes: Utah food service employees that work in restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, mobile vendors, food trucks, bars, and convenience stores – such as chefs, cooks, servers, preparers, caterers and managers.

Utah Food Handler Training Rule – as defined in Utah Rule R392-103-3:

  • (1)  A food handler must have a valid food handler permit issued by a local health officer in the local health district where the food handler resides at the time the certificate is issued. The local health officer shall issue a food handler permit by mail or in person to a food handler that has a valid certificate indicating they have taken a course and passed an exam from an approved food handler training provider.

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Utah Food Establishments requiring training:

Types of food establishments that the Utah Department of Health regulates includes:

  • Restaurants
  • Delis (including those within grocery stores)
  • Cafés (including those within retail stores)
  • Food carts
  • Food trucks and trailers
  • Cafeterias (that are open to the public)
  • Caterers
  • Concession stands
  • Convenience stores that serve food
  • Temporary food booths at events and festivals
  • Various other businesses and organizations that engage in food preparation
    and food service