Per the State of Rhode Island Department of Health, it states for Food Safety Managers, "Pass the national exam and renew their state certification every 5 years. The exam may be online, or in another state administered under secured conditions within the past 12 months. If a food safety manager certification is expired for more than six months, you must retake the 8-hour course and pass the exam before you can be recertified." 

To become a certified food manager, individuals must pass a food protection manager certification exam from an ANAB approved provider such as FMC® Food Managers Certification by EduClasses®.

Yes. Rhode Island follows the FDA Food Code and requires that at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) be present at all food establishments classified as high-risk. Certification ensures that food managers are properly trained in safe food handling, hygiene, and prevention of foodborne illness.

Yes. The FMC^® Food Managers Certification is ANAB-CFP accredited, which is the national standard for food manager certification and is recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).

To become certified:

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

2. Complete the optional training course to prepare.

3. Take and pass the FMC® Certification Exam.

4. Receive your printable certificate, valid for 5 years and accepted by all local and state health departments in Rhode Island.

FMC^® Food Manager Certification is available statewide, including:

• Providence

• Warwick

• Cranston

• Pawtucket

• East Providence

• Woonsocket

• Newport

• Central Falls

• Westerly

Whether you're in a major city or a smaller town, FMC® is accepted throughout Rhode Island.

Yes. If a mobile food unit performs complex food operations such as cooking, reheating, or hot holding of TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods, then at least one certified food protection manager is required.

Yes. All food establishments that prepare or serve food for immediate consumption must have a certified food manager on staff. This includes full-service restaurants, bars, taverns, grills, and breweries with kitchens.

Yes. Any resort, lodge, or entertainment venue (such as casinos, car racing tracks, or horse racing venues) that operates a kitchen or serves hot prepared food must have a certified food protection manager.

If they prepare food on-site, such as deli items, pizza, or rotisserie chicken, they fall under high-risk classification and must have a certified food manager. Prepackaged, shelf-stable items generally do not require certification.

Yes. Food courts, concession stands, or any operations within entertainment venues that serve hot or ready-to-eat foods are typically required to have a food protection manager.

Absolutely. Catering companies are responsible for safe food preparation and service, both on- and off-site. Certification is required to ensure compliance with RIDOH food safety regulations.

Yes. K-12 school cafeterias, universities, and culinary training institutions that prepare and serve food must have a Certified Food Protection Manager to ensure food safety for students and staff.

Not necessarily. Rhode Island permits limited home-based food businesses to operate under the state’s cottage food law. However, only non-potentially hazardous foods (like baked goods, jams, or candies) may be sold. While certification may not be required, food safety training is strongly recommended to protect consumers and increase trust.

Yes. FMC® offers flexible exam options:

• Online with remote proctoring

• On-site using EduProctor™

• In-person at a Prometric Test Center

Your FMC^® Food Manager Certification is valid for five years and is accepted throughout Rhode Island and across the U.S.

FMC^® certificates can be verified:

• Online through the FMC verification portal

• Instantly by scanning the unique QR code printed on each certificate

This makes compliance checks easy for employers and inspectors.

•  ANAB-CFP Accredited

• Accepted by RIDOH and all local health departments

• Practical, real-world exam

• Fully online and mobile-friendly

• Instant certification download