Securing your official Ohio Food Handlers certification is the most critical step for anyone starting a career in the Buckeye State’s hospitality industry. From the busy kitchens of Cleveland and Columbus to the local eateries in Cincinnati, Ohio law requires that staff in food service operations be trained in food safety to protect public health. At ACE Food Handler, we have been a state-approved provider for over 10 years. We’ve designed our course specifically for Ohio Food Handlers to ensure you get the training you need fast, so you can get back to the kitchen.

A core focus for all Ohio Food Handlers is preventing cross-contamination. Here are the three biggest warning signs every food professional must watch for:

1. The “Juice Drip” in Cold Storage

One of the most dangerous forms of cross-contamination happens inside the refrigerator. If raw chicken is stored on a shelf above fresh produce or ready-to-eat salads, the raw juices can drip down. In Ohio, health inspectors look specifically for proper storage hierarchy to prevent salmonella outbreaks.

• The Pro Fix: Always store raw poultry on the bottom shelf, below beef, pork, and all ready-to-eat foods.

2. The “Single Cutting Board” Trap

In a fast-paced Ohio kitchen, it’s tempting to slice an onion on the same board where you just trimmed raw steak. Even if you “wipe it down,” bacteria hide in the grooves.

• The Pro Fix: Use color-coded cutting boards or ensure you wash, rinse, and sanitize the board and knife between every single task.

3. The “Cell Phone” Contaminant

In 2026, the biggest hidden threat to food safety is the smartphone. If a cook or server touches their phone and then touches a plate without washing their hands, they have just cross-contaminated the meal.

• The Pro Fix: Ohio food safety standards require hands to be washed for at least 20 seconds after touching anything that isn’t sanitized—including your phone, face, or apron.

Get Your Ohio Food Handlers Certificate for Only $6.40!

At ACE Food Handler, we make the process for Ohio Food Handlers easy and affordable. While other providers charge $15 or more, our official state-approved course is currently on sale for only **$8.00**.

To help you save even more, use coupon code ace20 at checkout to save an additional 20%. This brings your total to just $6.40.

Why Ohio Pros Choose ACE Food Handler:

• 10+ Years Approved: We are a trusted, state-recognized provider.

• Instant Certification: Download and print your certificate the second you pass.

• Mobile Optimized: Take the course on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

• State-Wide Acceptance: Recognized by health departments throughout Ohio.

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Ohio Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection

Ohio Person in Charge

Course fees for Ohio Person in Charge Certification in Food Protection

$10 Online Ohio Person in Charge Food Handler

State of Ohio

Ohio Department of Health
Food Safety Program
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Telephone: (614) 644-7416