TBDHU offers different options for food safety certification.
Why? Section 32 of Ontario Regulation 493 requires that every operator of a food premises must make sure that there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed provincially-approved food handler training at all times during operation .
Online Course – In Good Hands
- Taking the online course
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- Convenient option: Work at your own pace in this online course that covers all of the information you need to successfully pass the provincial exam.
- What equipment do I need to take the course? The course can be completed on a mobile device, a laptop or a desktop.
- What equipment do I need to take the final exam? A webcam is needed to take the exam so those registering must have access to a laptop or desktop with this equipment
- What do I need to pass? . A score of 70% or higher on the final exam is needed to receive the Safe Food Handler certificate from the TBDHU.
- Questions? For more information and to register, please visit the In Good Hands website.
NOTE: See the course fees web page for more information on the approved fee to register for the In Good Hands online course.
In-person Courses
- Take the course in person
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TBDHU is preparing to once again offer in-person courses and the scheduled will be posted here once confirmed.
The online course is available through In Good Hands.
NOTE: See the course fees web page for more information on the approved fee to register for the in-person course.
Other Approved Courses
- Other options to get certified
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Other public health units in Ontario: Any safe food handler certification offered by an Ontario health unit is acceptable.
Private providers: There are other private providers of food safety training and they can be found on the Ministry of Health website.
For Further Information
Call the Environmental Health Program: (807) 625-5900
or toll-free 1-888-294-6630