Florida Food Manager Certification in Tampa, FL

County: Hillsborough County

ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam

Owners, operators, managers and chefs are trained and certified at this level. The FDA Food Code mandates there always be at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) in the operation during times food is being handled. Many operations are required to certify multiple CFPMs to accommodate extended operating hours and sick/vacation time, while some choose to certify several CFPMs to strengthen their commitment to food safety.

All our classes are led by Certified ServSafe® Instructors who are industry professionals with decades of experience in foodservice management and food and alcohol safety training.

Florida Food Safety Requirements for Tampa Managers

Florida law requires certain most food establishments to employ a Certified Food Protection Manager and have one present during all times food is being prepared. Certification ensures managers understand safe food handling, employee hygiene requirements, and proper sanitation procedures.

Tampa Food Manager Training Options

Our Tampa-area training includes:

  • Immediately downloadable study materials upon registration
  • Florida-approved Food Manager training curriculum
  • In-person attendance at our five-hour review course in Tampa
  • Proctored ServSafe® Exam

Enroll in our Florida Food Manager certification course in Tampa today.

Course Topics Covered

  • Time and temperature control
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Employee health and hygiene policies
  • Foodborne illness prevention
  • Preventing cross-contact of allergens
  • Controlling pest
  • Food defense procedures
  • Florida health regulations

Who Needs Certification in Tampa?

  • Restaurant managers
  • Supervisors
  • Catering managers
  • Hospitality foodservice leaders
  • Institutional foodservice operators

Hillsborough County Compliance

Food establishments in Tampa and Hillsborough County are inspected by the Florida Department of Health’s Hillsborough County office. Certified managers help ensure smoother inspections and fewer violations.

Getting Certified is Simple

  1. Enroll in one of our in-person Tampa classes
  2. Review the downloadable study materials prior to class
  3. Attend the in-person five-hour review session
  4. Take the genuine ServSafe® exam on the same day

Enroll in our Florida-approved Food Manager certification course in Tampa today.

What Our Clients Have To Say

ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam Locations Near You

The Florida-approved ServSafe® Food Manager certification is recognized nationally and has been awarded to more than 4,000,000 industry professionals. Train with us and become a Certified Food Protection Manager today!

September

tue08sep9:00 am4:00 pmSt. Petersburg ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

tue22sep9:00 am4:00 pmSarasota ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

mon28sep9:00 am4:00 pmTampa ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

October

tue06oct9:00 am4:00 pmSt. Petersburg ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

mon12oct9:00 am4:00 pmSarasota ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

mon19oct9:00 am4:00 pmTampa ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

November

tue03nov9:00 am4:00 pmSt. Petersburg ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

mon09nov9:00 am4:00 pmSarasota ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

mon16nov9:00 am4:00 pmTampa ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

December

tue08dec9:00 am4:00 pmSt. Petersburg ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

mon14dec9:00 am4:00 pmSarasota ServSafe® Food Manager Class & Exam… $1689:00 am – 4:00 pm

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