Food Service
Operations Resources
Food Service Operation Resources
For more information about food service operation certifications, safety, and permits, please call the Jefferson County General Health District (JCGHD) at (740) 283-8530 or contact us online. Below are resources for your convenience:
Ohio Code 3717.01: Retail Food Establishments; Food Service Operations
Food Code Chapter 3 Reference Guide
Food Service Applications
Food Safety Certification
Person-In-Charge (PIC) Certification in Food Protection is a mandated training for the designated person in charge for each shift of a risk level I, II, III, and IV food service operation or retail food establishment.
Food employees seeking to obtain the Ohio Person-In-Charge (level one) certification need to complete an approved course through a provider approved by the Ohio Department of Health. A list of approved providers of the Ohio Person-In-Charge (level one) certification, including approved online courses, is available by CLICKING HERE.
If you are seeking an online course, select “online” as the county in the dropdown box.
