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"Member Alert" Inspectors will be conducting a blitz to insure all establishments are in compliance with Food Handler Certification Bylaw 678-2006. In response the Association has made a special arrangement with Surety that members should take advantage of. To learn more click here…(see attachment) As a service to members - arrangements are being made for ORHMA and Surety to distribute the DineSafe – How to Pass your DineSafe Inspection, a booklet and Eight Simple Steps to a Pass an 11”x17” wall chart – in support of the City of Toronto’s food premises inspection and disclosure system. Watch for details. Collectively we want all members to become recognized for their safe food handling practices. The management of Toronto Public Health has high praise for our food safety self-inspection checklists, a regular feature in the Insider Report. In the past three issues we focused on Employee Hygiene & Handwashing, Food Protection from Contamination and Maintenance & Sanitation of Washrooms. All on your Inspector’s radar screen. For use in your business these can download at: http://www.suretygroup.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=MEDIA In upcoming issues of the Insider we will continue to provide self-inspection checklists for patios, barbequing, pest control, waste management and other member alerts. And should you have issues of concern related to food safety and inspections we can communicate with the Board of Health on your behalf in confidence and provide answers in a timely manner. To do so click here: info@suretygroup.net Here’s a terrific opportunity exclusively for ORHMA Members Become certified/re-certified in food safety and save over 30% Toronto Public Health Inspectors will be conducting a blitz to insure all establishments are in compliance with Food Handler Certification Bylaw 678-2006* – Mandatory Food Handler Certification. Food handler certificates are valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Are you and your staff in compliance? * “Every owner/keeper of an eating and drinking establishment must ensure that there is, at all times when the establishment is operating, at least one certified food handler working in a supervisory capacity in each area of the premises where food is prepared processed, served, packaged or stored. The food handler certificate along with government issued photo identification must be shown upon request by the Medical Officer of Health or his or her designate.” The ORHMA in alliance with Surety Food Safety Group (Surety) can help ensure you are! Here are three options to ensure compliance and to save you valuable resources. 1… Attend the full day course and challenge the certification exam (9AM to 4PM)2 ...Self-study on-line then challenge the certification exam after 3PM on any scheduled class date. 3… Write/re-write the exam only after 3PM on any scheduled class date. A complete package: The BASICS.fst food handler certification course is an accredited program recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Health. The full-day and on-line course Include: Course materials, facilitation, proctoring of certification exam and certificate or ID card. To write or re-write the exam only - proctoring of the certification exam and certificate or ID card is included. For option 1 the cost is $49.95 plus GST = a savings of $25.00 off the regular price.For option 2 the cost is $49.95 plus GST = a savings of $15.00 off the regular price. For option 3 the cost is $29.95 plus GST = a savings of $10.00 off the regular price. These special prices are in effect until July 31, 2010. Complete the process prior to July 1st and save an additional 8% HST Surety is proud to be ORHMA’s food safety service provider since 2001. We are industry veterans with over 40 years of practical hands-on experience working with restaurant and accommodation owners, managers and staff. To learn more contact Surety; Telephone: (905) 270-9474 Email: info@suretygroup.net Website: http://www.suretygroup.net To register (click here)
To become certified the participant must write a certification
exam. Certification is recognized by the Ministry of Health, is valid
for five years and is registered in a national database. For public
seminar dates see the schedule below. For in-house facilitation contact
Surety at www.suretygroup.net
Note: All locations are accessible by public transit and have parking available on-site. Map is available on request. ** Want Surety to facilitate at your place of business
– For additional information and to register, Tel: 905-270-9474 For additional training courses, dates and times
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