Alcohol Compliance Training Benefits (Florida):
– Statutory administrative exemption from license revocation or suspension for sale/service of alcohol to a minor
and/or certain violations related to controlled substances as enumerated in 561.706.
– Mitigation in administrative penalties for sale/service of alcohol to a minor and/or certain violations related to controlled
substances as enumerated in 561.706.
– Possible defense/mitigation in the event of an alcohol related civil lawsuit.
– Decreased overall likelihood of risk of a violation or lawsuit.
– Improved employee performance.
– May establishes due diligence in the event of a lawsuit.
– Certain insurance carriers require FRVA compliance for underwriting purposes.
– May reduce insurance premiums/costs.
– Promotes positive public image.
Florida food handler certification must be administered by a DBPR approved provider and is valid in the entire state of Florida.
Florida food handler certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.
San Diego County requires food handler certification approved by San Diego County–this means the food handler provider must be approved by San Diego County for your food handler certificate to be valid.
California approved food handler certificates are not valid in San Diego County unless you use an approved San Diego County provider with an approved San Diego County food handler program.
San Diego food handler certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.
Texas food handler certification administered by a DSHS approved provider is valid in the entire state of Texas.
Texas food handler certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
Potential monetary fines, plus other potential consequences.
5 years, in most jurisdictions.
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