Everyone knows checking IDs is essential—and the risk if you forget. How can you ensure sure your team remains safe and in compliance?
In the world’s current climate of mandates and changing rules, hospitality industries across the globe are facing increased stress like never before. To say the stress of ever-expanding responsibilities can be exhausting is an understatement. However, the consequences of forgetting to uphold the duty of checking IDs can be devastating.
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How to Check IDs Properly
1. Know the Date
The heat of a busy dinner rush occupies our focus. Ease the burden and post the date near an establishment’s entryway. Your local alcohol reps or distributors may also have an automated sign to offer.
2. Hold it In Your Hand
The ability to physically observe an ID up close is important. Holding IDs in your hand allows you to get a look at their picture, check the date, and feel for imperfections. If the ID remains in a wallet or other carrying case, the plastic cover will inhibit your ability to inspect it properly.
3. ABC’s FLAG System
California’s Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) recommends a system called “FLAG:”
- Feel: Touch the ID and feel for abnormalities in its weight or texture.
- Look: Look out for any typos, strange fonts, mismatched date of birth, incorrect photos, and more. Observe any red flags that are markers of a fake ID.
- Ask: If your gut is telling you that an ID is fake, ask them a few identifying questions to confirm the information listed on the ID.
- Give Back: If the ID doesn’t pass your inspection, you can refuse service and either return the card or seize it, depending on your company’s policies.
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The California Department of Public Health Food Handler’s Card
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California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch
1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602
Sacramento, CA 95814
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control District Office 2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155 Sacramento CA, 95834
Phone
(916) 419-1319
California RBS Training Program Approved Training Provider
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ACE Food Handler's food handlers card training and test uses the latest instructional design techniques to help you retain food safety concepts so you are ready to work. The description below applies to most of our food handlers card training course, however due to the varying array of requirements across the nation, your course might be a little different. Find your state county and city above to learn more about food handler training for your area. Format: Online Approval Purpose Scope Food Handler Course Content:
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Frequently Asked Questions
A food handlers card (also commonly referred to as a certificate, card, or permit) is used as documentation to prove to employers and/or health departments that you have completed a food safety course that is approved and/or recognized by your city, coutny, or state Health Authority. It is valid for 2 to 4 years depending on your local government requirments.
This varies by employeers and city, county, and state governements. It is best to ask your employer (current or future) or Local Health Authority about when you will need to aquire your food handler card based on your employement date.
ACE Food Handler works with numberjous health departments and regulatory agencies across the country. ACE Food Handler’s food handlers card courses are created to meet the requirements of specific city, coutny, and state requirements. If you have questions about your city, county or state requirements please call your employer (current or future) and/or you Local Health Authority.
A food handlers card, permit, or certificate for your area. You will be able to print or download your food handler certificate after you have received a passing score on the final exam. You will also be emailed a PDF a copy of your certificate to the email address you provided so please check your inbox and/or spam box also.
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If your food handlers card, certificate, or permit has expired, you will need to purchase a new course for your state and retake your states food handler training and test to get your new card. Click here to find your State
If you need to reprint your current card, login and go to the Start My Course. From there, you can click on the name of your Certificate under the heading "My Certificates" on the right hand side of the screen and print or download your food handler or alcohol seller/server card or certificate for free.
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The California Department of Public Health Food Handler’s Card
More Details
California Department of Public Health – Food and Drug Branch
1500 Capitol Ave, MS 7602
Sacramento, CA 95814
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control District Office 2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155 Sacramento CA, 95834
Phone
(916) 419-1319
California RBS Training Program Approved Training Provider