Food

For general food information, please call (808)586-8000 Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. For questions pertaining to a specific island, please refer to the telephone numbers on the bottom of this page.

Applications:

Food Establishment


Temporary Food Establishment

Rules

Forms:

Commissary Agreement

For information on service animals in food establishments, click on the following Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) websites:

ADA: Service Animals
ADA Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Public Accomodations and Commercial Facilities

Guidelines/Handouts:

Dial Stem Thermometer Calibration Guidelines


Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Handling Guideline for Restaurants


Norovirus Guidelines for Restaurants


Handwashing Handout


Warewashing Handout


Food Safety During and After Power Outages


Ratlungworm Bulletin


Food Establishment Self Inspection List (State of Hawaii)

Food Safety Education Program:

This State of Hawaii, Department of Health statewide program was launched in 1989 with the primary purpose of protecting the public from foodborne illnesses through education and training. The instructors, Food Sanitarians with extensive field experience, provide real world insight. Participants include chefs, cooks, dieticians, managers, pantry workers, stewards, waiters, waitresses, and a host of other professions.

The following workshops and classes are offered at NO CHARGE:

• FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP. During this 2 day workshop, you'll learn to implement specific procedures to prevent foodborne outbreaks, utilize proper food handling techniques to ensure safe food service, conduct a sanitation self inspection of your premises, and understand basic concepts of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point ("HACCP") system.

Oahu workshops will be held on the following dates:
	December 11-12, 2012
	January 15-16, 2013
	January 29-30, 2013
	February 12-13, 2013
	February 26-27, 2013
	March 12-13, 2013
	March 27-28, 2013
	April 9-10, 2013
	April 23-24, 2013
	May 14-15, 2013
	June 4-5, 2013
	June 18-19, 2013
	*July 23, 2013
	*July 25, 2013
	August 6-7, 2013
	August 20-21, 2013

*Fast paced one day workshops for those with previous education/experience. Not recommended for those without previous education/experience.

Workshops are held at 99-945 Halawa Valley St., Aiea, Hawaii 96701. Look for the yellow Food Safety Workshop sign.

For registration information, please call Dennis Loo at (808)586-8012.

Outer island workshops are held on 3 to 4 month cycles. For registration information, please call John Nakashima at (808)933-0931.
• FOOD SAFETY CLASS. These 1 and 2 hour classes are designed to provide the food handler with a basic understanding of food microbiology, become familiar with the major foodborne illnesses and learn to implement specific procedures to ensure safe food preparation. The classes also provide an excellent review for those already certified.
• INTRODUCTION TO HACCP. What is HACCP? How can I use it to prepare a safer food product? Learn the 7 basic principles of HACCP and how to integrate it into your food preparation.

To view a video on food safety, click on any of the four parts below.

Do It Right Video Part 1
Do It Right Video Part 2
Do It Right Video Part 3
Do It Right Video Part 4


FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Dennis Loo (Oahu) at (808)586-8012, or John Nakashima (Islands of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii) at (808)933-0931.