FOOD SERVICE EDUCATION

Education

The Environmental Health Division of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, in outreach to our food service operators and the local communities served, provides free educational materials, consultation, and group talks on issues of food safety. In addition, the Environmental Health Division provides and/or hosts training opportunities throughout the year for individuals interested in furthering their food safety education.

Training Opportunities

ServSafe™
An accredited food safety and management certification course that provides one- or two-day formats of instruction. The course covers the principles and science of food safety through learned activities, class instruction, and testing.

Food Associates™
A one-day food safety training course that provides class instruction on the principles and precepts of food safety as it relates to the Michigan Food Law.

Barry-Eaton Food Safe
A one- to two-hour food safety educational session. The session (talk and open discussion) is designed for groups such as food service staff, service groups, organizations, etc., that are interested in either specific or general aspects of food safety.

Barry-Eaton Food Safety Video Library
VHS videos are available to rent free-of-charge on such topics as Chinese Restaurant Food Safety, Effective Handwashing, Four Steps to Food Safety, HACCP: Charting a Safer Course (6-part series), ServSafe Introduction to Food Safety (4-part series), and others.

For further information on any of the above training opportunities and the video library, contact the Environmental Health Division at (269) 945-9516, x. 5 in Barry County or at (517) 541-2615 in Eaton County.

Food Operator Resources (click on each for specific information)

	Michigan Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety Fact Sheets
	Hot Foods Temperature Log Sheet
	Cold Foods Temperature Log Sheet
	Cooling Foods Temperature Log Sheet
	Restaurant Food Security Brochure
	MDA Food Safety Training Database
	Employee Health Poster
	Food Safety Poster
	Handwashing Sign

Other Food Safety Publications and Web Resources

	Cooking for Groups - A Volunteer's Guide to Food Safety A 40-page color guidebook published by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service that walks consumers through the steps necessary to safely plan and serve food for a large group or event.
	Behind the Counter A bi-annual food service newsletter published by the Environmental Health Division that covers a variety of food safety issues/concerns, State regulations, and topics of interest within the food service industry.
	Handwashing Highlights A brochure published by the Environmental Health Division on the importance, frequency, and proper technique of handwashing.
	Do I have a Foodborne Illness? A brochure published by the Environmental Health Division that defines foodborne illness, common symptoms, associated risks, and prevention measures.
	Michigan Department of Agriculture
	USFDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
	USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
	Partnership for Food Safety Education (FightBAC!™)
	CDC Food Safety Office

	ServSafe™ An accredited food safety and management certification course that provides one- or two-day formats of instruction. The course covers the principles and science of food safety through learned activities, class instruction, and testing.
	Food Associates™ A one-day food safety training course that provides class instruction on the principles and precepts of food safety as it relates to the Michigan Food Law.

	Barry-Eaton Food Safe A one- to two-hour food safety educational session. The session (talk and open discussion) is designed for groups such as food service staff, service groups, organizations, etc., that are interested in either specific or general aspects of food safety.
	Barry-Eaton Food Safety Video Library VHS videos are available to rent free-of-charge on such topics as Chinese Restaurant Food Safety, Effective Handwashing, Four Steps to Food Safety, HACCP: Charting a Safer Course (6-part series), ServSafe Introduction to Food Safety (4-part series), and others.