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You will have access to the selected exam for 60 days and the training material for 5 years. You are given 1 chance to pass the exam, after which you must repurchase the class in order to continue. Food Managers Certification's certificates are valid for 5 years in the United States.
You will have 60 days and 1 chance to pass the selected exam, after which you must repurchase the test in order to continue. Food Managers Certification's certificates are valid for 5 years in the United States.
You will have access to the selected training material for 5 years, after which you must repurchase the course in order to continue. To obtain a Food Managers Certification certificate, you must purchase and pass the exam.
Yes, the FMC® Food Managers Certification meets Arkansas’ food safety requirements for restaurants, bars, resorts, hotels, grocery stores, and other food establishments. Some counties or cities may have additional local requirements.
Arkansas requires retail food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
Learn more at Arkansas State Board of Health Rules Pertaining to Retail Food Establishments.
Per the Arkansas Department of Health (DOH), establishments with low risk of foodborne illness such as establishments that only provide commercially prepackaged foods or those that only provide non-time/temperature control foods are exempt from requiring a CFPM.
To become a certified food protection manager, individuals must pass a food protection manager certification exam from an ANAB approved provider such as FMC® Food Managers Certification by EduClasses®.
Please Note: Local health departments my have additional rules regarding certification and training requirements.
Yes. The Arkansas Department of Health requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per food establishment, including restaurants, fast food outlets, BBQ joints, bars, and hotels.
You can take the FMC® exam through:
The Little Rock Environmental Health Department requires at least one Certified Food Manager in all restaurants, fast food outlets, bars, hotels, and grocery stores.
Yes. The Washington County Health Unit enforces food safety regulations, requiring all restaurants, cafes, and food establishments to have a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Yes. Hot Springs, known for its resorts, hotels, and casino dining, requires a Certified Food Manager for all food service operations, including fine dining, buffets, and poolside food areas.
Yes. The Sebastian County Health Unit mandates at least one Certified Food Manager per food service establishment, including fast food, BBQ joints, and bars.
Yes. The Craighead County Health Department requires grocery stores with prepared food sections, delis, and bakeries to have a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Yes. Arkansas is known for BBQ restaurants, and state health regulations require all food establishments, including BBQ spots, to have at least one Certified Food Manager.
Yes. Fast food chains like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and Whataburger, as well as local fast food restaurants, must have a Certified Food Manager on staff.
Yes, if the bar serves food. Bars offering snacks, appetizers, or full meals must have a Certified Food Protection Manager. Bars that serve only alcohol may have different requirements.
Yes. Hotels, resorts, and casino properties with restaurants, room service, or catering services must have at least one Certified Food Manager to oversee food safety.
Grocery stores with deli counters, bakeries, and hot food sections must have a Certified Food Manager to comply with Arkansas food safety regulations.
Yes. Theme parks, stadiums, and event venues that serve food must comply with Arkansas Department of Health regulations, which require a Certified Food Manager.
Yes. Casinos with restaurants, buffets, or bars serving food must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff.
Yes. The FMC® Food Managers Certification is recognized for casino dining establishments, including fine dining, buffets, fast food outlets, and bars.
Yes. If a casino bar offers appetizers, snacks, or full meals, it must have a Certified Food Protection Manager overseeing food safety.
Yes. Casino hotels offering room service, catering, or on-site dining must have at least one Certified Food Manager to ensure food safety compliance.
Casino food service employees can obtain their FMC® Food Managers Certification through:
Food safety in Arkansas casinos is regulated by:
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