SafeStaff · Food Safety
Food Manager certification
The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager exam meets Florida's Food Manager certification requirement. Test and earn your five-year certification at classes held monthly across Florida.
- In-person
- English & Spanish
You'll complete enrollment on SafeStaff.org, FRLA's online store.
SafeStaff® offers one-day Food Manager certification classes throughout Florida: a four-hour review of food-safety principles followed by the two-hour timed ServSafe® exam. Prepare with the SafeStaff® Manager Review Guide and bilingual study flashcards, and earn a credential valid for five years.
What it covers
What the day includes
- 1
Four-hour review
A morning review of food-safety principles led by an instructor.
- 2
Proctored ServSafe® exam
The two-hour timed ServSafe® Food Protection Manager exam in the afternoon.
- 3
Study materials
SafeStaff® Manager Review Guide and 128 bilingual English/Spanish flashcards.
- 4
Active managerial control
Building the systems that keep food safe across your operation.
Who needs it
Managers and persons-in-charge
Florida requires that managers in a licensed food service operation be Certified Food Managers, with one present whenever four or more employees are on duty.
Format
One-day classes across Florida
Certification classes are held monthly throughout Florida — a one-day session with review and proctored exam. Register for a date through SafeStaff; FRLA member and RCS client discounts apply automatically when you log in.
Ready to get certified?
Enroll your team and keep your certifications current — FRLA members receive preferred pricing.
You'll complete enrollment on SafeStaff.org, FRLA's online store.
Questions
Questions, answered
Is there a proctored exam?
Yes — the day includes a four-hour review followed by the two-hour timed, proctored ServSafe® exam.
How long is the certification valid?
The Food Manager certification is valid for five years.