El Departamento de Salud de Virginia (VDH) afirma en su página de Gerente Certificado de Protección de Alimentos que, "Como se especifica en 12VAC5-421-55 de las Regulaciones de Alimentos de Virginia, los establecimientos de alimentos (incluidos los establecimientos de alimentos temporales) deben tener al menos un empleado con funciones de supervisión y administración. responsabilidad y autoridad para dirigir y controlar la preparación y servicio de alimentos quien es un Gerente Certificado de Protección de Alimentos (CFPM).".

Además, con respecto a los programas de certificación de gerentes de protección de alimentos aceptados, VDH continúa diciendo: "VDH reconoce los siguientes programas de certificación de gerentes de protección de alimentos acreditados a través de la Conferencia de Protección de Alimentos (CFP). ANSI mantiene una lista de organizaciones acreditadas por CFP."  

Este estado indica claramente que FMC^® es un programa aceptado de Certificación de Gerente de Protección de Alimentos.

Yes. In Virginia, food establishments that prepare, handle, or serve TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods are required by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Certification must come from a program accredited by ANAB-CFP, like FMC^®.

Yes. FMC^® is ANAB-CFP accredited and fully accepted across Virginia. It meets all VDH requirements for food manager certification and is recognized statewide.

To get certified:

1. Register for the FMC^® online training and/or exam.

2. Study at your own pace (training is optional but recommended).

3. Pass the FMC® exam with a score of 70% or higher.

4. Download your certificate immediately, valid for five years.

FMC^® is accepted in all Virginia counties and major cities, including:

• Virginia Beach

• Norfolk

• Chesapeake

• Richmond

• Newport News

• Alexandria

• Hampton

• Roanoke

• Portsmouth

• Lynchburg

Whether you're in Northern Virginia, the Tidewater region, or the Blue Ridge Mountains, FMC® certification is valid and compliant.

Yes. Mobile food units that prepare, cook, or serve TCS foods are required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager. VDH inspections include verification of manager certification.

Yes. Restaurants, bars, pubs, and grills that prepare or serve food must have a certified food manager on-site or available during operating hours.

Yes. Any hospitality or entertainment venue—such as resorts, ski lodges, casinos, car racing tracks, and horse racing facilities—must have a certified food manager if food is prepared and served on-site.

Only if they serve prepared food. Deli counters, hot food stations, or made-to-order areas require oversight by a certified food manager. Retailers selling only pre-packaged items typically do not need certification.

Yes. If the facility serves hot or ready-to-eat food (e.g., pizza, nachos, popcorn with butter), it must have a food protection manager to meet food safety compliance requirements.

Yes. Caterers preparing food for public or private events are considered high-risk and must have at least one certified food manager to ensure safe preparation and service.

Yes. Public and private K–12 schools, as well as culinary education programs, must have certified managers for any food preparation or instructional kitchens serving food to students or staff.

Virginia allows limited cottage food operations to sell non-potentially hazardous foods (like baked goods and jams) directly to consumers. While certification is not required, it is strongly recommended for food safety knowledge and long-term success, especially if scaling into commercial food service.

Yes. FMC^® offers multiple flexible certification options:

• Online with remote proctoring

• On-site via EduProctor™ (for organizations and training groups)

• At select Prometric test centers if preferred

FMC^® Food Manager Certification is valid for five years and is accepted across Virginia and other U.S. states.

FMC^® offers fast and secure certificate verification:

• Online at www.foodmanagerscertification.com/verify-certificate

• Via the unique QR code printed on each certificate for instant access

•  Accepted by all local and regional health departments

• Accredited by ANAB-CFP and based on FDA Food Code standards

• Fast, online training and testing available anytime

• Instant certificate issuance and QR-code validation

• Trusted by thousands of professionals in restaurants, schools, and catering