Food Safety | Food Establishment Permits
Regulations & Resources
Information and documents specific to food establishments.
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Certified Food Protection Manager
Washington State Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Requirements
- Food establishments must have one CFPM, with a valid certificate, on staff by March 1, 2023.
- The CFPM Certificate must be available upon request.
- If the CFPM leaves employment, the establishment must have another CFPM on staff within 60 days.
See the Certified Food Protection Manager fact sheet for more information.
Educational Handouts
Video courtesy of Seattle-King County Public Health.
Temporary Food Establishment Permits
Learn about offering or selling food at a temporary food event, including pancake breakfasts, spaghetti feeds, and booths at large events.
Report Unsafe Food Handling or Foodborne Illness
Please report unsafe food handling practices or foodborne illness to the Washington State Department of Health Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS).