Bill L. Veach , Director
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011
Phone: 850.487.1395
Fax: 850.488.1514
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
Food Manager Certification Testing
All information on this page is current and was last reviewed by the division on March 20, 2008.
Florida law requires food managers to complete training and pass a certification exam. Private entities provide the training and testing. Food manager certification must be completed through one of the three accredited examinations providers listed below.
More information is available from:
Industry Bulletin 2003-03 (pdf) - Approved Certified Food Manager Examination Providers
Explaining Florida's requirements for food manager testing and certification.
Section 509.039, Florida Statutes
Reference in law requiring food manager certification.
Rule 61C-4.023, Florida Administrative Code (Microsoft Word)
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New Operator's Training Guide (pdf)
A guide to food service sanitation, employee training and food manager certification prepared by the Hospitality Education Program (HEP).
Conference for Food Protection
National organization that has accredited the examination providers used by Florida.
Accredited Examination Providers