Food Safety Education
Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) Certification
The current Georgia Food Code requires that each facility have at least one staff member that has managerial or supervisory responsibilities to hold a nationally recognized food safety manager certification.
We offer the American Restaurant Association’s accredited ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification course.
ServSafe Course Schedule
2024 ServSafe CFSM Course Dates and Schedule
2025 ServSafe CFSM Course Dates and Schedule
All classes are in person. The class is only offered in English at this time. The book is available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean and the exam is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and French-Canadian.
Registration
To register for the course, complete the registration form linked above, then submit it and payment at least 2 weeks prior to the course date. You may submit it by:
- Emailing the registration form to dekalb.eh@dph.ga.gov. Once received and processed, you will receive confirmation via email.
- If you’ve opted to pick up the textbook, please pick it up at least 1 week prior to the class from Environmental Health, Suite 320, 445 Winn Way, Decatur, Ga. 30030.
- If you’ve opted to have the textbook shipped, it should arrive in 5-7 days.
- Or. bringing the completed application and a form of payment (check, credit card, exact cash) to our office at 445 Winn Way, Suite 320, Decatur, GA 30030. The registration form and payment will be processed on-site, and your book will be issued.
Cost
The cost is $150 per person. This includes the textbook, instructional materials, and the final certification exam.
For more information see: ServSafe FAQs.
Other Accredited Programs
A list of accredited organizations authorized to administer the test can be found here: Food protection manager certification programs.
Free Personalized On-site Food Safety Training
Food safety education is all about you!
We provide free on-site training to food service establishment operators in DeKalb County. This training is tailored to your operation. The focus is on the repeated risk factor violations cited in your health inspections. The training allows the health educator to see firsthand your operations and employees’ behavior so the educator can make suggestions to avoid violations. Minimizing risk factors will reduce the chances of foodborne illness outbreaks and the need for legal action.
To request on-site food safety training, complete the on-site training registration form.
Submit the form by email to dekalb.eh@dph.ga.gov or in person at: Environmental Health, Suite 320, 445 Winn Way, Decatur, Ga. 30030.
Educational Food Safety Posters
- Hepatitis A Fact Sheet (English | Spanish)
- Just Cook It! (English)
- Just Cool It! (English)
- Just Date It! (English)
- Just Date It! (Spanish)
- Just Hold It! (English)
- Just Store It! (English)
- Just Store It! (Spanish)
- Just Thaw It! (English)
- Just Thaw It! (Spanish)
- Just Wash It (English | Spanish)
- Vegetable Prep Sink Only (English)
- Wash Your Hands Often! (English)
Other Food Service Posters/Guidance
- Dogs in Restaurants FAQ
- First Aid for Food Choking (8.5 x 11 | 11 x 17)
- Key Drop Deliveries Guidance
- Key Drop Delivery Agreement Sample
- No Smoking Sign
Employee Health Guidance
- Clean-up & Disinfection for Norovirus (with Bleach) (English | Spanish)
- Clean-up & Disinfection for Norovirus (with other EPA sanitizer)
- Employee Health – Red Book (English | Spanish | Chinese)
- Employee Health Reporting Agreement (English | Spanish | Chinese)
- Employee Health – Quick Decision Guide (Non-HSP)
- Employee Health – Quick Decision Guide (HSP)
- Employee Health & Personal Hygiene Handbook
Emergency Operations
- Emergency Action Plan Guidance for Retail Food Service Establishments
- Boil Water Advisory Guidelines (Chinese)
- Boil Water Advisory Guidelines (English)
- Boil Water Advisory Guidelines (Korean)
- Boil Water Advisory Guidelines (Spanish)
- Power Outage Guidance (English)
- Emergency Operation Plan for Water Interruption
- Georgia Department of Public Health’s Water Interruption Brochure
Other Food Safety Resources
Food recalls
Food safety for consumers
- http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/
- http://www.fightbac.org/
- http://www.foodsafety.gov/
- https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/tailgating-food-safety-q
- https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation
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