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FOODSAFE Level 1 overview

FOODSAFE Level 1 flashcards

Flip through the key rules from our handbook notes, one card at a time. Mark each card "Got it" or "Review again"; your progress stays on this device.

  • 136 cards
  • 10 topics
Card 1 of 136Got it 0 · Review again 0

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The first 10 of 136 cards

Front and back of each card, as in the deck above. The cards come from our own notes on the official handbook; check anything you are unsure of with FOODSAFE Secretariat, Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Health).

  1. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · FOODSAFE training

    FOODSAFE training — key rule 1

    Every operator of a food service establishment must hold a FOODSAFE certificate (or an equivalent).

  2. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · FOODSAFE training

    FOODSAFE training — key rule 2

    When the operator is absent, at least one employee on site must hold the certificate.

  3. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · FOODSAFE training

    FOODSAFE training — key rule 3

    The regulation does not require every server or cook to hold FOODSAFE Level 1, although many employers do (foodsafe.ca).

  4. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · FOODSAFE training

    FOODSAFE training — key rule 4

    "Operator" includes a manager and the owner or lessor of the premises.

  5. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · Approvals and permits

    Approvals and permits — key rule 1

    Plans for building or altering food premises must be approved by a health officer first.

  6. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · Approvals and permits

    Approvals and permits — key rule 2

    Premises must be separate from living quarters and connected to drinking water and an approved waste system.

  7. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · Approvals and permits

    Approvals and permits — key rule 3

    A food service establishment needs a permit from a health officer; the permit is not transferable and must be posted in a conspicuous place.

  8. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · Approvals and permits

    Approvals and permits — key rule 4

    The operator must immediately notify a health officer of anything on the premises that may cause a health hazard.

  9. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · Who is covered

    Not covered

    bed and breakfasts in private homes, food banks, volunteer caterers serving their own members and guests, and premises selling only whole fresh produce or prepackaged non-hazardous food.

  10. FOODSAFE and the Food Premises Regulation · Operating rules

    Operating rules — key rule 1

    All food must come from approved sources (approved premises or government-approved suppliers).

FAQ

FOODSAFE Level 1 flashcards: questions

Where do these flashcards come from?

Each of the 136 cards is one point from our study notes, which we write from the official Food Premises Regulation (B.C. Reg. 210/99) and B.C. health authority food safety guidance. The front names the rule; the back states it. Nothing on the cards is added beyond those notes.

How should I use the flashcards?

Read the front, answer in your head, then flip. Choose "Got it" only if you knew it; otherwise choose "Review again". At the end, go through the "Review again" cards once more, or pick a single topic from the list to focus on it.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, on this device only. Cards marked "Review again" stay in the "Needs review" list, and every card you rate counts towards your topic map on the exam overview. Nothing is sent to us with your name; you can clear it from the overview page.

Are flashcards enough to pass the FOODSAFE Level 1 test?

No. Flashcards help you remember the rules, but the test asks multiple-choice questions. Use our practice tests and mock exams as well, and study the official material from FOODSAFE Secretariat, Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Health).

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