Food Safety Training Certification Checklist

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Pre-Training Requirements & Enrollment

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Ensuring employees are eligible and properly enrolled in the food safety training program.

Employee Job Role (Relevant to Food Handling)

Employee Start Date

Is Employee New to the Company?

Employee ID Number

Is Training Mandatory?

Any Previous Food Safety Training?

Training Content & Curriculum

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Verifying the training program covers essential food safety topics and meets regulatory standards.

Does the training cover Personal Hygiene?

Describe the content on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.

Does the training cover Proper Temperature Control?

What is the minimum acceptable score on the training assessment?

Which of the following topics are covered regarding Cross-Contamination Prevention?

Describe the content on pest control procedures.

Does the training address cleaning and sanitizing procedures?

Training Delivery & Attendance

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Confirming the training is delivered effectively and that attendance is accurately recorded.

Total Number of Employees Trained

Training Start Date

Training Start Time

Training End Date

Training Delivery Method

Topics Covered (Select All That Apply)

Trainer Qualifications & Credentials (Brief Description)

Attendance Record (PDF/Excel)

Trainer Signature Verification (Electronic or Physical)

Certification Exam & Assessment

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Reviewing the exam process and ensuring employees demonstrate sufficient knowledge.

Exam Score Required for Passing

Exam Format (e.g., Written, Online, Practical)

Number of Exam Questions

Description of Exam Content/Topics Covered

Exam Proctoring Method (if applicable)

Exam Completion Date

Employee Score

Exam Result Status (e.g., Pass, Fail, Conditional)

Certification & Record Keeping

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Documenting certification and maintaining accurate records for compliance and verification.

Employee Full Name

Employee ID Number

Date of Certification

Certification Body/Provider Name

Copy of Certification Document

Certification Expiration Date (if applicable)

Date Record Created

Notes/Comments (e.g., any specific conditions or accommodations)

Record Status (Active/Expired/Suspended)

Recertification & Updates

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Establishing a system for recertification and ensuring employees receive updates on food safety changes.

Original Certification Expiration Date

Recertification Frequency (in months)

Next Recertification Due Date

Recertification Method

Updated Food Safety Topics Covered

Summary of Training Updates Received

Confirmation of Update Understanding

Specific Hospitality Considerations

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Addressing food safety practices particularly relevant to the hospitality environment (e.g., buffets, catering, room service).

Buffet Handling Procedures Reviewed?

Which catering services are covered in the training?

Describe procedures for handling potentially hazardous foods in room service (e.g., temperature control, allergen awareness).

Maximum holding time for cooked foods during buffet service (in hours).

Allergen Awareness Training Provided?

Detail specific procedures for managing and labeling allergens in the kitchen.

Date of last review of buffet safety procedures.

Upload any relevant documentation on buffet food safety protocols.

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