Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection. A new establishment has six months from opening to comply and three months to replace a certified person who leaves. The rule is exam based, and an online food handler card does not satisfy it.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Local health department, under 410 IAC 7-22-15.
Sources and dates
410 IAC 7-22 (Certification of Food Handler Requirements), section 15. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
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Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
Yes. Every retail food establishment needs at least one certified food handler, responsible for all hours of operation though not required on site at all times, holding a certificate from an exam recognized by the Conference for Food Protection.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
No. In Indiana it is listed for coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, pizza shops, bars, wine bars and 3 more.
Local health department, under 410 IAC 7-22-15.
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
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