The Environmental Health Unit of Dare County Department of Health & Human Services is hosting a ServSafe class with an exam this November and an exam-only session in December. The ServSafe certification is open to individuals working in the food service industry and verifies that a manager or person in charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness.
The two-day class will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 and Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dare County Administration Building (Room 168), located at 954 Marshall C Collins Drive in Manteo. The cost for the class with the exam is $180 and includes the book and exam sheet. Registration closes November 1, 2024.
Attendees should bring their book and photo ID with them to class. Participants are encouraged to study the ServSafe book before class to familiarize themselves with the topics that will be discussed. The instructors will be covering the main topics; however students will be required to know the chapter details. Practice tests and study materials will be provided.
The exam-only session will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dare County Administration Building (Room 168). The cost for the exam is $75 and includes the exam sheet only. This session is for individuals who are either recertifying or do not wish to take a structured class before the exam. There is no review time scheduled for the exam-only session but practice tests and study materials are provided via email to individuals who register. A photo id is required to take the exam. Registration closes December 6, 2024.
In order to enroll in either session, the fee (per individual) can be paid in person at the Dare County Northern Beach Office at 2514 S. Croatan Hwy in Nags Head, or by calling the Environmental Health Unit at 252.475.5080 and paying via credit card. Spanish, Korean and Chinese books and exams can be ordered; however, they must be requested when you register. You must arrange to pick up your books at the Dare County Northern Beach Office in Nags Head. For more information, please contact the Environmental Health Unit at 252.475.5080 or Nancy Smith (instructor/proctor) at either 252-475-5054 or nancy.smith@darenc.gov.
*NO REFUNDS OR DATE EXCHANGES FOR ABSENCES*