Arima Borough Corporation
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Procedure to obtain Food Handler's Badge
Obtain Food Handler’s Registration form from the Public Health Department at the Arima Borough Corporation and fill in your personal information where required.
Visit a registered Medical Practitioner (Medical Doctor) to have the appropriate section of the form completed (Medical).
A valid Medical is recognized by the presence of the stamp and signature of the issuing registered Medical Practitioner and must not be more than three (3) months old from the date of issue.
Submit the completed application form together with your Trinidad and Tobago National ID or Passport.
Applications are received between the hours of 8.00am to 12pm, Monday to Friday or as otherwise directed by the Public Health Department.
Foreign Nationals must present evidence of permission to work in Trinidad and Tobago or CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) certificate.
Pay the processing fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) to the cashier at the Arima Borough Corporation.
Your picture is then taken for processing of the Food Handler’s Badge.
You will then be informed of the date and time you are required to attend the mandatory Food Handler’s lecture.
If you are an itinerant vendor (someone who travels from one place to another to sell goods), you must have the food preparation area inspected and found satisfactory by the Public Health Inspector.
Upon successful completion of the Food Handler’s Lecture, you will then be eligible to receive your Food Handler’s Badge.
Food badge applicant must be at least 16 years old.