Chef License Requirements in Ohio
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
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Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
Ohio does not require a statewide occupational license for chefs or cooks. Food establishments are regulated by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and local boards of health, but no individual chef license is mandated at the state level.