Ohio

Food Protection Manager

Ohio

The My Food Service License Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certification Program has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board in accordance with the Standard for Accreditation of Food Protection Manager Certification Programs (2021).

My Food Service License provides food safety training, exams, and educational materials to foodservice managers.

Commonly known as the Food Safety Manager, CFPM, Food Sanitation Manager, PIC Manager, FSSMC, Food Safety Manager and more, the official certification is called the Certified Food Protection Manager.

A Certified Food Protection Manager plays a significant role in keeping food safe and the ability to serve safe food. He/she has to protect the public from foodborne illness.

Anytime food is produced or served, it is recommended that at least one person should be working with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) license .

The My Food Service License Certified Food Protection Manager course teaches students how to implement essential food safety practices to create a food safety culture. All content and materials are based on actual job tasks identified by food service subject matter experts.

Our self-paced course gives students 24/7 access using a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Students can also review any section that they choose to reinforce the training. Our certification program is 100% online and self-paced. Examinees can also take their ANAB-CFP Certification Exam on demand without the need to schedule a date and time.

We aim to make the process as convenient as possible for all interested in achieving their certification.

Food Handler Training (Level 2)

My Food Service License offers an Ohio Level One Certification Training for Food Protection Managers. This course has been approved by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH # 89-117) as a Level One Person in Charge Food Protection Certification Course

Level One Certification in Food Protection is mandated training for the person in charge per shift of a risk level I, II, III, and IV food service operation or retail food establishment in the following instances: When a new foodservice operation or a new retail food establishment is licensed after March 1, 2010, unless the individual has completed an equivalent or more comprehensive certification in food protection course.

When a food service operation or retail food establishment has been implicated in a foodborne disease outbreak.

When the licensor has documented a failure to maintain sanitary conditions as per section 3717.29 of the Revised Code for a retail food establishment or section 3717.49 of the Revised Code for a foodservice operation.

Upon successful completion of your course and test, you will print your Ohio Level One Training Certificate.

The course is available in English and Spanish.

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State Requirements: One person on staff who is certified.

Food Protection Manager: Required.

Food Handlers: Recommended but not required.

Exceptions: County requirements - contact your local health department.

Manager Training Hours: Ohio Department of Health requires 15 hours of training offered by a course provider that has been approved by the Ohio Department of Health.

Food Handler Course: Specific training regulations, please contact your local health department.

Food Manager Certification and Food Handler Certificate Renewal: Food Manager every 5 years; Food Handler every 2 years.

Please check with your local jurisdiction or regulatory body for the most current information.