No, only one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required per establishment, but training all staff is highly recommended to ensure food safety compliance.

Only one CFPM per location is required, but training for all food handlers is encouraged to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.

Yes, food establishments at Iowa’s horse racing tracks must follow state food safety laws, including having a certified food manager.

Yes, catering businesses are required to have at least one CFPM to ensure compliance with Iowa food safety laws.

While not mandatory, culinary programs often require food manager certification for instructors and encourage students to obtain certification as part of their coursework.

Yes, food trucks and mobile food vendors must have a Certified Food Protection Manager to comply with Iowa’s food safety laws.

If the store prepares and serves food (e.g., hot deli items, salads, or fresh-made sandwiches), it must have a Certified Food Protection Manager.

If they have food service operations (e.g., buffets, restaurants, or catering services), they must have at least one CFPM on staff.

Yes, Iowa law requires at least one CFPM per restaurant, bar, or grill to oversee food safety operations.

Yes, public and private schools with food service operations must have a CFPM to oversee meal preparation and food safety.

Yes, Iowa has adopted the 2017 FDA Food Code, requiring at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per establishment. This individual must be certified through an ANAB-CFP accredited program like FMC^®.

Follow these steps:

• Register for the FMC® Food Managers Certification exam.
• Study using the available training resources.
• Take the exam in-person at a Prometric Test Center, online via ProProctor Remote Proctoring, or through an approved EduProctor™ on-site proctor.
• Pass the exam and receive your CFPM certification.

During routine health inspections, the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) will verify that an establishment has at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on staff. Failure to comply may result in violations, fines, or closure orders.

The exam takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Certification is valid for five years from the date of issuance. Renewal requires passing the FMC^® exam again.

Sí, la certificación FMC Food Managers está aprobada para la capacitación de Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) dentro del estado de Iowa. 

Según la página web de apelación del Departamento de Inspecciones de Iowa, "El Código de Alimentos de la FDA 2-102.12 requiere que la persona a cargo de un establecimiento de alimentos sea un gerente de protección de alimentos certificado (CFPM) que haya demostrado competencia en la información requerida al aprobar una prueba que es parte de un programa acreditado. sitio web,"

"Capacitación de gerente certificado de protección de alimentos (CFPM) acreditado por ANSI", ahora los programas de gerente certificado de protección de alimentos acreditados por ANAB-CFP son programas acreditados.  FMC es un examen de Gerente Certificado de Protección de Alimentos acreditado por ANAB-CFP.

El Departamento de Inspecciones, Apelaciones y Licencias ha indicado que no actualizarán su lista de Gerentes Certificados de Protección de Alimentos en ningún momento en el futuro previsible, pero FMC es un proveedor de exámenes de Gestión Certificado de Protección de Alimentos aprobado e Iowa ha confirmado con EduClasses que FMC está aprobado.

Si necesita más confirmación de nuestra aprobación de capacitación de Gerente Certificado de Procción de Alimentos dentro de Iowa, comuníquese con las siguientes personas y ellos confirmarán que la Certificación FMC Food Managers está aprobada para nuestro programa para proporcionar exámenes de Gerente Certificado de Alimentos para certificaciones CFPM:

Departamento de Inspecciones, Apelaciones y Licencias de Iowa, Seguridad Alimentaria y Licencias

Línea principal: 515.725.5342

Correo electrónico:  fcs-licensing@dia.iowa.gov 

Yes, Iowa requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per food establishment in accordance with the FDA Food Code and Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) regulations. The FMC® Food Managers Certification is an ANAB-CFP accredited exam that meets Iowa’s requirements.

El estado de Iowa exige que los establecimientos de alimentos tengan al menos un Gerente de Protección de Alimentos Certificado (CFPM) según IAC § 31.1(2).

Para convertirse en un Gerente Certificado de Protección de Alimentos, debe completar con éxito un examen aprobado por ANAB-CFP de un proveedor acreditado de ANAB, como la Certificación de Gerentes de Alimentos FMC® de EduClasses®.

Asegúrese siempre de consultar con su departamento de salud local para conocer cualquier requisito adicional de capacitación y certificación.

Failure to comply with Iowa’s food safety manager certification requirements can lead to:

• Health code violations
• ines and penalties
• Temporary closure of the food establishment

The exam can be taken through the following options:

• Prometric Test Centers – Nationwide testing locations.
• ProProctor Remote Proctoring – Take the exam online from home.
• EduProctor™ On-site Proctoring – Available for group or employer-based testing.

The following food establishments must have at least one certified food manager:

• Restaurants, bars, and grills
• Food trucks and mobile food vendors
• Grocery stores and convenience stores with food service
• Casinos, lodges, and resorts with food service
• Catering businesses
• Theme parks and movie theaters with food concessions
• School food service programs and culinary schools