How to Obtain Certification for a Commercial Kitchen
To obtain certification for a commercial kitchen you need to have the proper walls installed in the kitchen area and the proper kitchen appliances and other tools to run a commercial kitchen. The license and certification is given by the county office. There are some requirements that must be met besides the way the kitchen is set up and every community has different requirements. However, there are some steps to take in order to receive the certification that will be the same in every community.
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Contact the community inspector so the commercial kitchen can be inspected before doing anything. This step will allow the inspector to check the kitchen setup and make sure that everything is up to code. This step is vital to applying for a commercial kitchen certificate.
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Apply any necessary steps to update or fix anything the inspector suggests. The inspector will be the one that can shut down a kitchen or give it the OK to operate. The inspector will check the kitchen walls, equipment, ventilation and overall set up for sanitary conditions.
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Apply for the certification course for a commercial kitchen. The class schedule will be for one day in most communities, but may take more days to complete in some communities. The class will teach you about operating a kitchen. It also teaches you about the proper temperatures for foods, sanitary measures and how to prepare the food correctly. Most of the course is common sense.
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Ask questions about anything you do not understand because it is vital that you pass the course with a small margin of error in order to obtain a certification for a commercial kitchen. It is always better to ask questions and receive answers from someone qualified.
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Pass the test that is given and you will receive the certification for a commercial kitchen. Only one person has to be certified to open and run a commercial kitchen. The other workers can take the course, but it is not necessary as long as one person per establishment is certified.
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Tips & Warnings
Study the materials you receive prior to starting the course and make sure you understand all the language in the course materials.
Ask the inspector for any guidance he might have for the certification.
Make sure the kitchen is up to standards before calling the inspector.
After becoming certified, keep everything up to standards or you could lose your certification.
