All food handlers working in Salt Lake City, Utah who are involved in preparing, storing, or handling food are required to obtain a Food Handler Permit.
This includes food handlers that work in restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, mobile vendors, food trucks, bars, kiosks, convenience stores, and other food service employees.
Examples of Utah food service employees required to obtain a Food Handler Permit include: chefs, cooks, mobile food vendors, bartenders, host/hostesses that handle food, caterers, supervisors and food managers.
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Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County Health Department
2001 South State Street S2-600
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
Phone: 385-468-4100
Web: http://slco.org/health/food-protection/
- Food Handler Service Workers
Salt Lake County Health Department 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. - Certified Food Manager
At least one full-time certified food safety manager must be employed at every food service establishment and mobile food unit in Salt Lake County. When replacing a departing certified food safety manager, the establishment has sixty (60) days to employ a new certified food safety manager. Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of issue, unless revoked or suspended by the Salt Lake County Health Department. - Mobile Food Service
All mobile food service units (such as carts, trucks, and trailers), as well as shaved-ice stands, operating in Salt Lake County must meet health department regulations and have a current, active mobile food service permit. - Temporary Food Events
Any temporary food service offered to the public, whether offered for a price or free of charge, requires a permit from the health department. Most notably, this includes food booths at fairs, festivals, celebrations, exhibitions, carnivals, and other community gatherings.