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Person in charge certification (Ohio Administrative Code 3701-21-25): how to file the food safety certification for the person in charge

Ohio's rule asks a food service operation of risk level I to IV, first licensed after March 1, 2010, for at least one person in charge on every shift with person in charge certification; someone with manager certification in food protection doesn't need it. Columbus Public Health teaches a 4-hour person in charge course and the 16-hour ServSafe course.

Ohio Department of Health, with the local health districtOHUpdated October 17, 2026

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Ohio Department of Health, with the local health district
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OH
How it's filed
Filed online
Fee
VariesSet by the course provider.

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