British Columbia Online FOOD SAFE Training

The British Columbia Food Premise Regulation lists all the detailed necessities for a food premise to guarantee the prevention of any contamination and health hazards. It outlines the minimum requirements pertaining to food handler hygiene, temperature control, sanitizing, pest control, maintenance and the various daily tasks that food handlers are involved in.

It is also highlighted in the British Columbia Food Premise Regulation that a valid FOOD SAFE certification of food handlers is mandatory, and it the standard used by Public Health Inspectors during inspections.

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Who Should Take This Food Handler Certificate Course In British Columbia?

In British Columbia, every operator of a food service establishment, and at least one employee on every shift, must hold a FOOD SAFE Level 1 or an equivalent certificate. Probe It Food Safety is an accepted FOOD SAFE alternative and government approved. Our Food Handler Certificate will be valid for 5 years in British Columbia and across Canada.

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Our Course in British Columbia

Probe It's experienced course developers know that PowerPoints and static videos are not only very boring, but are also ineffective. This is why we release courses using the latest learning technology. Our new way to learn is interactive, easy, and fun. Probe It’s accurate safety course demos show you just how engaging and entertaining our courses are – so know the food safety course is worth your time as well as accepted.

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British Columbia Food Safety Inspections

Municipal, regional, and provincial health authorities oversee food safety implementation across British Columbia. Be prepared for inspectors to visit your business before its opening and then every four to six months thereafter.

During visits, you will be requested to provide your BC Food Safe Certificates and your business' Food Safety Plan.

Health Inspectors have the authority to:

Enter your business at any time without notice

Examine any area and equipment in the premise

Take samples of food or food contaminants

Issue warning notices and fines

Close your business immediately

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What does the British Columbia Regulation say about Food Handlers Certificate?

Every operator of a food service establishment must hold a valid food handler certificate.

If the operator is absent, at least one employee must be present in the establishment who holds a valid food handler certificate.

What Should I Do?

EXPERT ADVICE: All health departments and health inspectors strongly encourage food handlers to get their FOOD SAFE Level 1 certificate. FOOD SAFE certification allows workers to have the necessary knowledge to prevent cross-contamination and the spread of food-borne illnesses.

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There are serious consequences if you or your staff choose to ignore food safe training.

What Happens If I Don’t Get The Food Handlers Certificate?

Twice as likely to fail health inspections

50% more likely to have food-borne illnesses

Food Establishment license suspended or revoked

Business closed temporarily or permanently

Financial penalties (up to thousands of dollars)

Legal prosecution and charges

Seizure and destruction of inventory

Bad publicity

Our Food Handler Certificate will be valid for 5 years in British Columbia and across Canada.

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BRTISIH COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT COMPLIANT. GUARANTEED.

Our FOOD SAFE equivalent certificate training course has been produced by certified Canadian Public Health Inspectors. This ensures our training material are up to date, compliant, and will be accepted and recognized by all employers and health authourities in British Columbia and across Canada.

Not only can we guarantee that our FOOD SAFE certificate is valid for five years anywhere in Canada, but it is available 100% online and free of hidden fees, so you can take your course with ease.