West Virginia

Food Protection Manager

West Virginia

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

My Food Service License provides online food handler training. Food handler training is required in many areas of Virginia and this course provides excellent food worker training to teach the important principles of food safety to food handlers. Your local regulatory agency may have additional requirements. Please contact your local regulatory agency for more information.

A food handler is defined by law as a person who works in a food facility and performs any duties that involve the preparation, storage or service of food in a food facility.

This course takes approximately one-two hours to complete and, upon successful completion, provides a printable food handler certificate. This certificate is good for 1-5 years depending on the county.

This course is not to prepare workers to take the Food Protection Manager certification exam. The course to study for the certification exam is the Food Protection Manager Certification Course.

The exam is given at the end of the course and a proctor is not required.

The course is available in English and Spanish,

Required in the following counties (Price may vary by county)

Barbour County
Calhoun County
Cabell-Huntington County
Monroe County
Pendleton County
Pleasants County
Pocahontas County
Randolph-Elkins County
Ritchie County
Roane County
Upshur County
Wayne County
Wheeling-Ohio County
Wirt County
Wood County

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State Requirements: Food Safety Manager on duty at all times.

Food Protection Manager: Required.

Food Handlers: Required.

Exceptions: None.

Manager Training Hours: No regulations on training or specific training.

Food Handler Course: Required.

Food Manager Certification and Food Handler Certificate Renewal: Every 5 years.

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