How do I get a Utah Food Handler’s Permit?

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.

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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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