The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) requires education and training for food personnel on effective food safety practices for preventing foodborne illness. For more information, Ohio Department of Health, Food Safety Certification webpage.
Lucas County Extension partners with other counties in Northwest Ohio to offer both Person-In-Charge (level one) certification and ServSafe Level 2 Food Safety Manager Training and Certification (level two). For dates and details about classes offered in Northwest Ohio, please visit https://fulton.osu.edu/program-areas/family-and-consumer-sciences/serving-safe-food
The 2026 classes (in Fulton County) are scheduled:
- February 11 & 12
- April 8 & 9
- June 17 & 18
- October 14 & 15
- December 2 & 3
Flyer with information about OSU Extension's Person-In-Charge, Know and Show training
For a list of OSU Extension ServSafe Classes and contacts across the state click here.
Please note that OSU Extension, Lucas County is not currently offering test proctoring. If you have any questions, please contact Patrice Powers-Barker at powers-barker.1@osu.edu