Certain low-risk food businesses and cottage food producers may be exempt from CFPM requirements, but local health departments may still require basic food safety training. Check with your local regulatory authority to confirm.

Certain low-risk food businesses and cottage food producers may be exempt from CFPM requirements, but local health departments may still require basic food safety training. Check with your local regulatory authority to confirm.

Yes! The FMC^® exam is available online with remote proctoring, or you can take it at an approved test center. The online option allows you to certify from anywhere in Minnesota, including major cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Bloomington, and Duluth.

While Minnesota requires CFPM certification, some employers and local jurisdictions may require ongoing food safety training. Regular training helps managers stay compliant with food safety regulations.

Yes, Minnesota accepts ANAB-CFP accredited exams, and FMC® meets this requirement, making it a valid option for food manager certification in the state.

Yes. Minnesota follows ANAB-CFP accreditation rules, which require proctoring for certification exams. FMC® provides both remote (online) and in-person proctoring options.

To become a CFPM in Minnesota, follow these steps:

1. Complete food safety training (recommended but not required).
2. Pass an ANAB-CFP accredited exam, such as FMC^®.
3. Submit your certification to the Minnesota Department of Health or local regulatory authority if required.

You can register online at FoodManagersCertification.com and choose between:

• Online proctored exam (take from home or work)
• In-person exam at a test center

Minnesota's food safety regulations apply to various food establishments, including:

• Restaurants, bars, and grills – Must have at least one CFPM on staff.
• Food trucks – CFPM required if handling high-risk foods.
• Grocery and convenience stores – CFPM required for prepared foods or deli sections.
• Theme parks and movie theaters – If serving food, a CFPM is required.
• Casinos and horse racing tracks – Must follow state food safety codes.
• Catering businesses – CFPM required for food handling and preparation.
• Schools and culinary programs – Food safety standards apply, and a CFPM may be required.
• Cottage food industry – Low-risk producers may be exempt but must follow state guidelines.

Minnesota CFPM certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of passing the exam. After that, recertification is required.

Yes, the FMC® certification is accepted statewide, including in major cities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and St. Cloud.

Yes, per the Minnesota Food Code (MN Rules 4626.0033), at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required in most food establishments, including restaurants, bars, food trucks, grocery stores, and catering services. The CFPM must pass an exam from an ANAB-CFP accredited program, such as FMC^® Food Managers Certification.

While Minnesota follows state-level certification standards, some cities and counties (such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester) may have additional local health department requirements. Always check with your local health department for specific rules.

 Per the Minnesota Department of Health, "If you have never been a Minnesota CFPM:

1. Attend a training course and pass an approved exam.
2. Mail initial application, exam certificate and $35 fee to MDH, PO Box 64495, St. Paul, MN 55164-0495.
3. Apply for initial CFPM no more than 6 months after passing the exam.

Approved exams

Applicants for initial certification must provide proof they have passed an exam from an organization accredited by the ANSI-CFP Accreditation Program."

FMC^® Food Managers Certification, FoodManagersCertification.com is an ANAB-CFP (ANSI-CFP) accredited program for Food Protection Manager Certification.

If your certification expires, you must retake and pass the exam to renew it. Operating a food establishment without a valid CFPM may result in violations, fines, or business interruptions.

For more details, visit:

• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Food Safety – www.health.state.mn.us
• Minnesota Administrative Rules 4626 (Food Code) – www.revisor.mn.gov
• FMC® Food Managers Certification – FoodManagersCertification.com

The CFPM requirement applies to most food businesses, including:

• Restaurants, bars, and grills
• Food trucks and mobile vendors
• Resorts, lodges, and casinos
• Horse racing tracks
• Convenience stores and grocery stores
• Theme parks and movie theaters
• Catering companies
• Schools and culinary programs
• Cottage food businesses (depending on sales volume and risk level)