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Compliance FDA Food Code 2022

Basic Food Safety eStart™

Crew Food Safety Training for all Employees in the Food Flow Process. This nationally recognized course covers safe food handling, temperature control, allergens, and cross-contamination prevention.

45–60 min 4 lessons EN / ES Mobile-ready
Basic Food Safety eStart™

Official Certificate

Valid for 3 years

Progress Tracking

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Course Overview

This comprehensive food handler certification prepares your team to safely store, prepare, and serve food in any foodservice environment. Built by certified experts and refined over 20 years, it meets the requirements of health departments nationwide.

Employees learn through interactive lessons, real-world scenarios, and knowledge checks — then earn a verifiable certificate that managers can track directly from the platform dashboard.

What your team will learn

Proper handwashing & personal hygiene

Time & temperature control (TCS foods)

Preventing cross-contamination

Allergen awareness & communication

Safe receiving & storage practices

Cleaning, sanitizing & pest control

Course Curriculum

01

Lesson 1: Foodborne Illness & Food Safety Essentials

  • Overview of major foodborne illness causing agents
  • Working with ready-to-eat & potentially hazardous foods
  • Food allergens
  • Foodhandler responsibility
02

Lesson 2: Hygiene, Handwashing & Inspections

  • Importance of handwashing
  • Steps of proper handwashing
  • Prevention of common hygiene-related issues
  • Proper glove use
  • Inspections: preparing for & auditor expectations
03

Lesson 3: Time, Temperature & The Food Flow Process

  • The food flow process
  • Time & temperature and the ‘Danger Zone’
  • Issues with raw produce
  • Cross contamination & common incidents
  • Correct usage of thermometers
04

Lesson 4: Contamination & Sanitation

  • How bacteria & viruses multiply
  • Identifying problems in the food flow
  • Definition/analysis of cleaning, sanitizing and sanitizers
  • Proper procedures for working with equipment & utensils
  • Preventing common sanitation problems
  • Pest control

This course is written in accordance with the 2022 FDA Food Code and its supplements and aligns with all major Managerial Certification programs. Basic Food Safety eStart™ is approved by the Texas DSHS (Program #59) and compliant with the Illinois Food Handler Regulation Enforcement Act (Program #14-041). If you are seeking a food safety training course to obtain the CA Food Handler card, please contact us directly.

Certify your whole team in one place

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