Serv Safe Certified!!

ZBQ said:

I just found out that I passed the Serv Safe Course!!

I know this is bragging but....... I passed with a 98%!!

My business partner passed with a 93% also!!

I was really worried about the test and studied my arse off because it figured
it would be really hard.

When I got into the test I kept thinking, "OK, where are the HARD questions?" and
"Is this a trick question? This seems too easy."

There wasn't a single question about identifying the pathogens or their
symptoms.......go figure.

We took it at the local Health Dept. and they prepped us really well for the test.

We know the guy at the H.D. pretty well and he told us that we should consider
becoming instructors. He said that anyone who scores over 90% can become an
instructor and charge whatever they want to students.....but you have to buy the instructor materials.
I haven't checked them out yet but I'm sure they aren't cheap.

Do any of you guys have experience with being an instructor for Serv Safe?

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robothard said:

SERVSAFE is a certification program developed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) in 1995. The focus of this program is to train foodservice handlers about general food safety principles and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) concepts. The ServSafe program has become the industry standard in food safety training. The ServSafe program provides accurate, up-to-date information for all levels of employees on all aspects of handling food, from receiving and storing to preparing and serving.

BASC realizes that it is our obligation to serve safe food and has over 75 employees that are currently ServSafe certified. We are very proud of our past track record and will continue our commitment to serving safe food to our customers. :drama:

Is it that easy and cheap? This online course look like the way to go. Just to be clear, is this recognized as State/HD approved course? Is there a follow up or re-certification required?
thanks Mike

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ZBQ said:

Thanks for the cudos guys

I paid $100 at the HD.
16 hours of instruction over 2 days and then the test on the 3rd day.
I've heard that the book costs $80. (ServSafe Essentials 5th edition)
Not sure how they can justify $80 for a soft cover book that's no more than
1/2 to 3/4 of an inch thick.

But, whatever, we passed, that's the important part.

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