FoodSafe Level 1
FoodSafe Level 1
FOODSAFE Level 1 is a food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers. The course covers important food safety and worker safety information including food borne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing. The BC Health Act: Food Premises Regulation states that every operator of a food service establishment, and at least one employee on every shift, must hold a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate, or certificate from a course recognized as equivalent to FOODSAFE. FOODSAFE Level 1 is delivered as an eight hour face-to-face class.
Course Dates
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Friday, October 31, 2025 – Abbotsford -October 31, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, November 02, 2025 – Port Coquitlam -November 2, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Wednesday, November 05, 2025 – Burnaby -November 5, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Thursday, November 06, 2025 – Surrey -November 6, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Friday, November 07, 2025 – Langley -November 7, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Saturday, November 08, 2025 – Vancouver -November 8, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, November 09, 2025 – Surrey -November 9, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, November 09, 2025 – Burnaby -November 9, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Monday, November 10, 2025 – Abbotsford -November 10, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Richmond -November 12, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Abbotsford -November 15, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Langley -November 16, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Vancouver -November 18, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Surrey -November 20, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Saturday, November 22, 2025 – Surrey -November 22, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Richmond -November 23, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Monday, November 24, 2025 – Port Coquitlam -November 24, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Abbotsford -November 26, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Chilliwack -November 26, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Thursday, November 27, 2025 – Surrey -November 27, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Thursday, December 04, 2025 – Surrey -December 4, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Saturday, December 06, 2025 – Surrey -December 6, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Saturday, December 06, 2025 – Vancouver -December 6, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, December 07, 2025 – Port Coquitlam -December 7, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Monday, December 08, 2025 – Langley -December 8, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Monday, December 08, 2025 – Burnaby -December 8, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Surrey -December 10, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Richmond -December 11, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level – Friday, December 12, 2025 – Abbotsford -December 12, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Langley -December 14, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Vancouver -December 17, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Thursday, December 18, 2025 – Surrey -December 18, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level – Saturday, December 20, 2025 – Abbotsford -December 20, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Saturday, December 20, 2025 – Surrey -December 20, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Monday, December 22, 2025 – Chilliwack -December 22, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level – Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – Abbotsford -December 23, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – Port Coquitlam -December 23, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Sunday, December 28, 2025 – Richmond -December 28, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 – Monday, December 29, 2025 – Surrey -December 29, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 (Punjabi) – Sunday, November 02, 2025 – Surrey -November 2, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 (Punjabi) – Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Surrey -November 16, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 (Punjabi) – Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Abbotsford -November 30, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 (Punjabi) – Sunday, December 07, 2025 – Surrey -December 7, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level 1 (Punjabi) – Sunday, December 21, 2025 – Surrey -December 21, 2025 8:30 am |
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| FoodSafe Level (Punjabi) – Sunday, December 28, 2025 – Abbotsford -December 28, 2025 8:30 am |
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The Food Safe Level 1 program provides the essential food safety training for individuals working or planning to work in the food industry. It covers topics such as proper food handling, sanitation, preventing contamination, and maintaining safe food storage.
Faq
1. What are the class hours for Food Safe Level 1?
This is an 8-hour program.
2. Are late arrivals acceptable?
Late arrivals are not acceptable under any circumstances. You should arrive in class at least 15 minutes before the start time to fill out paperwork.
3. How many questions are in the exam?
There are 50 questions in the exam.
4. What is the passing percentage?
To pass the exam, you need to get 70%.
5. What is the price for Food Safe Level 1?
Please contact us to learn more about our prices for Food Safe Level 1 via email: info@mainlandsafety.ca or by phone: (604) 617-0211.
6. Can we run a Food Safe Level 1 at our jobsite?
Yes, we do onsite training for Food safe Level 1.
7. Are there age requirements to Food Safe Level 1?
There is no age restriction, as long as participants can understand the material.
8. Do I need any experience prior to taking Food Safe Level 1?
No prior experience is necessary for this course.
9. Can you send me the price quote?
Yes, please provide your email of choice and the quote will be sent.
10. Can I bring pets to Food Safe Level 1?
Under no circumstances should there be pets in the classroom. Exceptions can only be made for certified service dogs.
11. Can I leave the training early?
No, to receive your certification, you must complete the full 8-hour course.
12. Can I leave the classroom for 30 minutes and come back to continue the class?
No, to receive your certification, you must complete the full 8-hour course.
13. What happens if I miss the class or don’t ask for a refund in time?
If you miss the class or fail to ask for a refund in a timely manner, you will not be able to get a refund of any kind, meaning you will pay the full price.
14. What is the refund policy?
You can cancel or reschedule a minimum of 5 business days prior to the course. For this you can contact us via email: info@mainlandsafety.ca or by phone: (604) 617-0211.
Business days exclude all statutory holidays in British Columbia and weekends.
15. Is there a fee for refunds even if I request one 5 business days before?
Yes, all refunds are subject to an administrative fee equal to 5% of the courses face value.
16. Will I receive a certificate upon completing the course?
Yes, you will be issued a temporary certificate which is valid for 90 days
17. How long is the certification for Food Safe Level 1 valid for?
The certification for Food Safe Level 1 is valid for 5 years from the date of completion. After 5 years you will need to retake the full course to get recertified.
18. Can I take a renewal class after my certificate expires?
There are no renewal courses available for Food Safe Level 1. To receive a new certificate a students must retake and pass the course.
19. Can I take Food Safe Level 1 online?
Yes, Mainland Safety doesn’t offer online courses. However you can check foodsafe.ca to get more details
20. Do I need to bring anything to the course?
Just yourself and one government issued picture ID.
21. Is Food Safe Level 1 recognized outside of BC?
No, Foodsafe Level 1 certification is valid only in the province of British Columbia.
22. What language is this course taught in?
The FOODSAFE Level 1 course is available in multiple languages to cater to a diverse workforce. Here are some of the languages offered for the course:
- Arabic: For those who prefer Arabic-speaking instructors or materials.
- Chinese: Available in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
- French: For French-speaking individuals.
- Korean: For those who speak Korean.
- Punjabi: For Punjabi-speaking individuals.
- Spanish: For Spanish-speaking individuals.
- Vietnamese: For Vietnamese-speaking individuals.
23. Are there prerequisites to this class?
There are no prerequisites to FSL1.
24. Does my FOODSAFE certificate expire?
| Certificate | Expiration Date |
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| FOODSAFE Level 1 or FOODSAFE Level 1 Refresher | 5 years after issued (date is indicated on your certificate) |
| FOODSAFE Level 2 | No expiry date at present |
| MarketSafe | No expiry date at present |
| ProcessSafe | No expiry date at present |
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