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Food Certification Safety
Food Manager Class
WHEN & WHERE WILL THIS CLASS TAKE PLACE?

Our next Food Manager’s class will take place on Monday, March 25, 2024. The cost is $125.00 and the certification is good for 5 years. 

Class is from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Hardin County Annex Building located at 1135 Redwood, Kountze, TX 77625

It is recommended to bring a laptop or tablet if you have one available for taking your test. You will receive study materials for the class.

CAN I TAKE THE COURSE ONLINE?
Yes! Online courses for certification are available at http://hchd.statefoodsafety.com/
HOW CAN I REGISTER?

Please review and complete the HCHD Class Registration & Information Form. Spanish Classes are by appointment only.

For any further inquiries or to check for registration availability; please contact ReJena Bolton at rejena.bolton@co.hardin.tx.us

HCHD Class Registration & Information Form - English Version
HCHD Class Registration & Information Form - Spanish Version
HOW MUCH IS THE COST FOR CERTIFICATION?
FOOD HANDLER CLASS IS OFFERED 24/7 ONLINE FOR $15.00 AND THAT IS GOOD FOR TWO YEARS.
Online courses for certification are available at http://hchd.statefoodsafety.com/
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE A CLASS?

We can schedule a class for your business or organization as long as you have 8 or more to attend the class. Please review and complete the HCHD Class Registration & Information Form. Spanish Classes are by appointment only.

For any further inquiries or to check for registration availability; please contact: info.healthinspections@co.hardin.tx.us

 

Registration Form
Registration Form Spanish

Forms and Additional Information
New Business

This application is for anyone needing a Food Establishment Permit for Hardin County.

Informational guides for creating plans for your food establishment for a new business or remodel. The menu and building plans are to be submitted to the Health Inspector prior to work beginning. Contact the Health Inspector for any additional information.
All the information you will need to start a new business in Hardin County. This does not include information you will need from the city if your business is located in the city limits. Please see the city for permits you need.
This packet includes paperwork for all disasters for assessment, response and recovery as well as a boil water notice and how to protect food and water during a storm.
The following information will help ensure that your mobile unit has all the required equipment and documents needed to obtain a Food Service Permit in Hardin County.
This permit is for all catering establishments, food truck and trailers that sell food, cook or deliver to Hardin County but the business is not located in Hardin County.
This guide has all the specs you will need for your mobile food unit. Whether you are building a new MFU or remodeling, all of the info is there for you.
A general checklist of items to ensure requirements are met and not overlooked.

*Call for an appointment to schedule your inspection

Temporary Event
Please use this link for the application of the event you will be creating or attending.
Checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your event.
a complete how-to guide when using a temporary event kiosk.
List of how to keep patrons safe during an event.
Form for any festival or event to be held in Hardin County. These may be paid for at the event, online or in our office. You may get a Temporary Permit for one event or for the year. If you already have a Food Establishment or Catering Permit you will not have to obtain this permit for a Hardin County event. For all events participants are subject to inspection.  
This will give you all the information needed for a one day event.
Information guide to serving safe food for your event.
Application for public pool, spa, or interactive water features.
Checklist of all the procedures needed for opening a pool
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