City ordinance requires that any person employed in a food establishment and involved in food preparation or food handling activities must be adequately trained to prevent the occurrence of foodborne illnesses.
Food Handler Cards must be obtained within 30 days of employment with a food establishment. Food Handler Cards can be obtained by attending Food Handler Orientation Classes held by the Health Division. Classes last approximately 1 hour and are held monthly. Both English and Spanish classes are available at the dates and times listed below. If you need additional information, please contact 972-216-8138.
Food Handler Orientation
Classes will be held at the City of Mesquite Health Division Conference Room at 1515 N. Galloway. The Fee is $15 for the card which is valid for 3 years. PLEASE BRING Identification to Class. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Classes limited to first 25 people
***Please Do Not Bring Friends or Children as Space is Limited***
Schedule of Classes - 2010 |
| January 12 |
April 13 |
July 13 |
October 12 |
| February 9 |
May 11 |
August 10 |
November 9 |
| March 9 |
June 8 |
September 14 |
December 14 |
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Where
City of Mesquite Health Division Conference Room
1515 N Galloway Ave
Fee
$15.00 (Card is valid for 3 years) Bring an I.D. to Class
Class Times for all dates:
English Class - 9:00AM
Spanish Class - 10:30AM
English Class - 4:00 PM
[NO ADMITTANCE AFTER CLASS STARTS]
NO PERSON SHALL BE EMPLOYED IN ANY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR
MORE THAN 30 DAYS WITHOUT HAVING A VALID FOOD HANDLER CARD
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