Certified Classes will be held quarterly and upon Special request:

Time:

• 8:00AM – 4:30 PM

Dates:

• January - 2nd Monday
• April – 2nd Thursday
• August – 2nd Monday
• October – 2nd Thursday

2 year Re-certification classes are offered Bi-annually and upon request:

Time:

• 8:00AM – 12:00 PM

Dates:

• January – 2nd Thursday
• August - 2nd Thursday

Upon successful completion - a Certificate is issued (via mail) to the participants.

Our Local Health Department is contracted with the State of Missouri to inspect, monitor, and educate. Therefore these food handler classes will be offered in accordance with the presently adopted State Food Code.

Stay Educated - Stay Safe - Stay in Business!

The Perry County Environmental Department Inspects Food Establishments Regularly.

There are almost 90 entities that receive inspections on a routine basis. A High, Medium, and Low Risk assessment is conducted. The establishments are inspected accordingly. Follow-up inspections are also made to allow time for those out of compliance with the Food Code to make needed corrections. These Perry County Establishments include Restaurants, Taverns that serve food as well as those that serve limited packaged food items (ice is food), Schools, Grocery and Convenient Stores, Temporary Food events (May Fest, East Perry Fair & Rodeo, Hwy 61 yard sale etc…)

Food Handlers Training is offered regularly and upon request. Quarterly classes as well as re-certification are available by phoning the Health Department and/or requesting during routine inspections. Site specific training is offered as well. Always feel free to call and speak to the Environmental staff to make arrangements for a class that fits your type of business.