Slovakia: staff sickness and training

“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.

• LawThe owner working alone, the responsible manager and every employee who does food work need professional competence (odborná spôsobilosť). Proof is an RÚVZ certificate after an exam, or a listed school qualification such as cook or waiter. Helpers such as cleaners are exempt. It does not expire (Act 355/2007, § 16f).
• LawA doctor’s written confirmation of medical fitness (potvrdenie o zdravotnej spôsobilosti) is needed before food work. The law sets no expiry date (Decree 585/2008, § 22).
• LawThe employer must make sure food staff are instructed and trained in hygiene for their job. No training is fined EUR 100 to 1,000 (Food Act, § 4 and § 28).
• LawA worker with a doctor-diagnosed infection or carrier state must tell the employer. EU law bars food handling with diarrhoea, infected wounds or skin infections (Act 355/2007, § 51; Regulation 852/2004).