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ServSafe Manager Certification

A national food protection manager certification confirming the food safety knowledge of a manager or person in charge; state or local recognition remains subject to local requirements.

Licensing authority: National Restaurant Association

Initial by examination
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination
Passing Score
70% or higher
State Or Local Recognition
Subject to local regulatory requirements

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination

Provider
National Restaurant Association
Format
Proctored multiple-choice examination
Exam questions
Total questions: 90; Scored questions: 80; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
2 hours
Passing score
70% or higher; at least 56 of 80 scored questions
Examination outline
  • Implementing Active Managerial Control (12.5%)
  • Managing Personnel (11.25%)
  • Addressing Allergen Issues (10%)
  • Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Practices (6.25%)
  • Preparing Foods (20%)
  • Serving Foods (10%)
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing (8.75%)
  • Managing Establishment Facilities (15%)
  • Responding to Crises (6.25%)
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