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National Restaurant Association (ServSafe)

ServSafe Manager

ServSafe Manager is the National Restaurant Association's flagship food-safety certification and is accepted in more than 400 state and local jurisdictions as the food-safety credential for the Person-In-Charge. The exam is 90 multiple-choice questions covering food hazards, the Big 6 reportable illnesses, HACCP, time-and-temperature control, cleaning and sanitizing, facility management, and pest control. Passing score is 75%, and the certificate is the most widely recognized foodservice manager credential in the United States.

$125–$165 exam + $35–$80 coursebook
Cost
5 years (varies by state)
Validity
Medium
Difficulty
Retake the ServSafe Manager Certification Examination; some states require a refresher course each cycle
Renewal

Who is this credential for?

Restaurant and foodservice managers who are the Person-In-Charge (PIC) on a state health permit

Renewal requirements

Retake the ServSafe Manager Certification Examination; some states require a refresher course each cycle

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