Per the Utah Office of Administrative Rules, 26B-15a-106, it states:

"Before a person may manage a food service establishment as a certified food safety manager, that person shall submit documentation in the format prescribed by the department to the appropriate local health department indicating a passing score on a department-approved examination. To continue to manage a food service establishment, a certified food safety manager shall:

1. (a) successfully complete, every three years, renewal requirements established by department rule which are consistent with original certification requirements; and
    
2. (b) submit documentation within 30 days of the completion of renewal requirements to the appropriate local health department."

Yes. Utah food establishments that engage in higher-risk food operations are required to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. This requirement aligns with the Utah Department of Health and FDA Food Code guidelines and is enforced by local health departments.

Yes. The FMC^® Food Managers Certification is ANAB-CFP accredited and fully accepted by Utah health authorities. It satisfies the certification requirement for food managers across all counties and municipalities.

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

2. Complete the optional online training to prepare.

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

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

FMC^® certification is available and recognized across the state, including:

• Salt Lake City

• West Valley City

• Provo

• West Jordan

• Orem

• Sandy

• Ogden

• Layton

• St. George

• Logan

No matter your location, FMC® meets Utah’s food manager certification standards.

Yes. Mobile food units that handle TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods, cook or reheat food, or operate as full-service kitchens are required to have a certified food manager to comply with health department regulations.

Yes. Any establishment preparing, cooking, or serving potentially hazardous foods is required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager. This includes full-service restaurants, taverns, sports bars, and grills.

Yes. Any resort or venue—including lodges, casinos, horse tracks, and car racing tracks—that provides food service to the public must have a certified food manager if classified as a high-risk operation.

Only if they prepare food on-site. If the store has a deli, prepares hot food, or sells made-to-order meals, certification is required. Stores that only sell prepackaged goods typically do not need a CFPM.

Yes. Locations that prepare or serve ready-to-eat food (e.g., popcorn with butter, nachos, hot dogs, pizza) must meet food safety requirements and have a certified food protection manager.

Yes. Caterers that prepare, transport, and serve food for public or private events must employ a Certified Food Protection Manager in accordance with Utah food safety laws.

Yes. Foodservice programs in K–12 schools, colleges, and culinary training institutions must have at least one certified food manager overseeing kitchen operations and training environments.

Utah permits home-based food production under its Cottage Food Program, allowing non-TCS foods to be made and sold without requiring manager certification. However, certification is strongly encouraged for those looking to expand, transition into commercial food service, or enhance their food safety practices.

Yes. FMC^® offers multiple flexible options for certification:

• Online exam with secure remote proctoring

• On-site exam with EduProctor™ for group testing

• In-person exam at Prometric test centers (optional)

Your FMC^® certificate is valid for five years and is recognized statewide and nationwide.

FMC^® certificates can be verified in two ways:

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

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

•  Statewide acceptance across all counties

• ANAB-CFP accredited and FDA Food Code compliant

• Fast, online training and exam options

• One of the most practical and effective food manager exams in the country

• Instant certificate access and QR-code verification