Overview
ServSafe offers food and beverage safety training and certification in the United States. Its main products are ServSafe Manager, ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Alcohol, with further programs for allergens, workplace issues and academic use.
Levels or stages
ServSafe Manager: the Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
ServSafe Food Handler: a separate program for food service staff.
ServSafe Alcohol: a separate program on alcohol service.
Exam pattern
The Manager exam must be given under the supervision of a registered ServSafe Proctor. ServSafe says remote proctoring over video-call apps such as Skype or Zoom is not allowed, and that ProctorU is the only web-based exam provider it has approved.
How to apply
The site offers an online course, an online exam, and tools to find a class or a proctor.
Note
Passing scores, certificate validity and local legal requirements were not found on the pages read for this page. Check ServSafe and your local health department.