The online food worker class is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian. The Washington State Food and Beverage Workers’ Manual (also known as the food workers’ booklet or the food handlers’ booklet) is available in English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Punjabi. Both of these can be found at www.foodworkercard.wa.gov.
Information line: (360) 740-1222
Fax: (360) 740-1438
Inspectors:
Imee (Imelda) Franks
Imelda.Franks@lewiscountywa.gov
You must not work in food service when you have a cold, vomiting, or diarrhea. Call your employer and let them know that you are ill and should not be around food. Only return to work when all your symptoms are gone. You must wait 24 hours after any vomiting or diarrhea before working with food.
Cuts and sores should be bandaged and a glove should be worn over the bandaged area at all times.
Smoking is prohibited in public spaces and most workplaces, as well as within 25 feet of all doors, windows and air intakes. This amendment to the Washington State Clean Indoor Air Act took effect December 8, 2005. Complaints can be directed to the Food Safety Program.
Copies of the Food Code are available at the Health Department office or by clicking here.
No. There just has to be one person in the booth or kitchen at all times in charge of ensuring safe food service. The person in charge is the only one who needs a valid food worker card.
Yes. You need to apply for a Temporary Food Establishment Permit, and you must follow the Temporary Food Establishment Requirements.
Both of these can be found here: Food Program Forms
There are a few food items that are exempt from a food permit: Examples are: popcorn, cotton candy, and vegetable samples. Therefore you may not need a permit; however you must submit an Application for Exemption from Permit.
This application can be found here: Food Program Forms