Food Handler Classes & Permits
There’s A Course To Fit Your Schedule
All area food service employees must have an original, valid food handler permit from the THD in their possession while at work. To receive a permit, you must successfully complete a THD Food Handler Class or other approved training. Food Handler Permits are non-transferable. The fee for the permit is $10.00, cash only.
House Bill 1804 Verification Requirements
House Bill 1804 went into effect on November 1, 2007. As a result, anyone attending a food handler class or applying for a manager's certificate from the Tulsa Health Department must sign a statement that they are either (1) a United States citizen, or (2) a qualified alien under the federal Immigration & Nationality Act and are lawfully present in the United States. For ongoing updates regarding this requirement, please call 918-595-4310.
Class Information
- Please note that all classes are held at Expo Square Health Department unless otherwise indicated on the food handler class schedule.
- Spanish classes are only offered at Expo Square Health Department on Monday and Friday mornings.
- Pre-registration for regular food handler classes is not required.
If you have questions, refer to the phone numbers listed under CENTER LOCATIONS in the margin on Page 2 of the class schedule.
Class Schedule January- June 2012
Food Handler Class Information
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to class time for registration.
- Late arrivals cannot be admitted once class begins.
- Class length is approximately 2 hours.
- Nonrefundable class fee is $10 cash; no checks accepted.
- Class size is limited to 80 participants.
- Children under the age of six may not attend.
- Classes are available in English and Spanish.
- Study guides and exams are available in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Upon passing the test, you will receive a photo-identification Food Handler Permit. Food Handler Permits must be available at all times while the employee is working. The Health Department inspector will not accept a photocopy. Additional duplicate permits are available for a fee of $5.00