State Requirements
• California
• Maryland
• Northern Virginia
• Washington DC
• All Other States
• * Please refer to local health department for specific details
California
State Law [brief overview] - (applies to both initial and renewal certification) - at least one certified food safety manager by accredited examination per food establishment where unpackaged foods are handled; renewal required every 5 years|
Programs One Day Class & Exam |
$ 139 pre-registration* (walk-in additional $30) |
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Class registration includes:
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| Homestudy Recertification | $ 139 renewal |
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Convenient and Flexible! Learning at home made easy! Study at your own pace!
The homestudy package includes:
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| Private Onsite Classes or Exams |
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Private classes available for groups of 7 or more people. Private exam administration available for groups of 7 or more people. |
Maryland
State Law (brief overview)Initial certification - at least one certified food safety manager with 16 hour training including accredited examination per shift per food establishment where unpackaged foods are handled; renewal required every 3 years Renewal certification - food safety manager has already obtained accredited examination as a prerequisite; at least one certified food safety manager with 8 hour refresher class including approved short exam per shift per food establishment where unpackaged foods are handled; renewal required every 3 years * Please refer to local health department for specific details
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Programs Homestudy + One Day Class & Exam - Initial Certification |
$ 139 pre-registration* (walk-in additional $30) |
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Class registration includes:
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| One Day Class & Exam - Renewal |
$ 109 pre-registration* (walk-in additional $30) |
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Class registration includes:
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| Private Onsite Classes or Exams |
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Private classes available for groups of 5 or more people. Private exam administration available for groups of 5 or more people. |
Northern Virginia
State Law [brief overview]Initial certification - at least one certified food safety manager by accredited examination per shift per food establishment where unpackaged foods are handled; renewal required every 3 years Renewal certification - food safety manager has already obtained accredited examination as a prerequisite; no renewal requirement (although we encourage a refresher course and exam); fees paid to respective health department * Please refer to local health department for specific details
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Programs One Day Class & Exam |
$ 139 pre-registration* (walk-in additional $30) |
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Class registration includes:
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| Homestudy Alternative please call for details |
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Convenient and Flexible! Learning at home made easy! Study at your own pace!
The homestudy package includes:
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| Private Onsite Classes or Exams |
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Private classes available for groups of 5 or more people. Private exam administration available for groups of 5 or more people. |
Washington DC
State Law [brief overview](applies to both initial and renewal certification) - at least one certified food safety manager by accredited examination per shift per food establishment where unpackaged foods are handled; renewal required every 3 years * Please refer to local health department for specific details
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Programs One Day Class & Exam |
$ 139 pre-registration* (walk-in additional $30) |
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Class registration includes:
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| Homestudy Alternative please call for details |
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Convenient and Flexible! Learning at home made easy! Study at your own pace!
The homestudy package includes:
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| Private Onsite Classes or Exams |
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Private classes available for groups of 5 or more people. Private exam administration available for groups of 5 or more people. |
All Other States
The OnDemand training/exam is a great solution for all states throughout the country as it is convenient and flexible.- Study at your own pace based on one of our training options
- Schedule the nationally approved exam (Prometric) date at one of our partner/alliance 1,100+ testing locations. Immediate test results! Training Options
Training materials are highly recommended (and even required in some jurisdictions) to prepare for the certification exam:
• Online Training (TAP)
• Premier Food Safety Materials (Study guide/Sample test) • ServSafe Essentials Book
Exam
The Prometric certification is accredited and accepted nationwide. You will have the flexibility to schedule your exam date from a list of nearby locations. Please note that the Prometric exam is the only certification option for the OnDemand Exam. Please call or email us for more information!
