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You will have access to the selected exam for 60 days and the training material for 5 years. You are given 1 chance to pass the exam, after which you must repurchase the class in order to continue. Food Managers Certification's certificates are valid for 5 years in the United States.
You will have 60 days and 1 chance to pass the selected exam, after which you must repurchase the test in order to continue. Food Managers Certification's certificates are valid for 5 years in the United States.
You will have access to the selected training material for 5 years, after which you must repurchase the course in order to continue. To obtain a Food Managers Certification certificate, you must purchase and pass the exam.
Per Washington's Food Safety Training information they accept all ANAB-CFP Accredited Certifed Food Protection Manager programs. FMC® Food Managers Certification is therefore accepted in the State of Washington.
FMC is recognizaed by the Washington State Department of Health as approved Private Association and Organization for Certified Food Protection Manager examination and online training.
Yes. Washington State requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff if they are considered complex food operations. This is enforced by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and local health jurisdictions.
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Deparment's regulationsconcerning CFPM, Certified Food Protection Manager, states,
"Starting March 1, 2023, most food establishments need at least 1 employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate.
The CFPM does not always need to be present. But, a copy of a valid certificate must be available during inspection. CFPMs make sure each person in charge is trained and able to control food safety in the establishment.
You must take one of the ANSI-accredited trainings approved by the state and pass a test to become a CFPM. You can take one of the online trainings or an in-person CFPM training at the Health Department. Choose the best option for your needs."
FMC® Food Managers Certification is an accredited ANAB-CFP (ANSI-accredited) CFPM program, therefore it is fully accepted by Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
Yes. FMC® is ANAB-CFP accredited, which is accepted statewide in Washington. Our certification meets the Washington Food Code requirements for food manager training and certification.
Study online at your own pace (training is optional but recommended).
Pass the FMC® exam with a 70% or higher score.
Download your certificate immediately, valid for five years.
FMC® is available in every county and municipality across the state, including:
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Vancouver
Bellevue
Everett
Kent
Yakima
Renton
Bellingham
From Puget Sound to Eastern Washington, FMC® is accepted statewide.
Yes. Mobile food units that cook, cool, reheat, or hold TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods must have a Certified Food Protection Manager. Health departments inspect and verify certifications as part of the licensing process.
Yes. All sit-down restaurants, bars with kitchens, and grills must employ a certified food manager to comply with state and local food safety laws.
Yes. Venues like resorts, mountain lodges, casinos, horse tracks, and car racing facilities that offer food service must have at least one certified food protection manager on staff.
Only if food is prepared on-site. If the establishment has a deli counter, hot bar, or makes grab-and-go meals, it typically falls under complex food handling and must have a certified food manager.
Yes. If the venue serves popcorn with butter, hot dogs, pizza, or other prepared foods, then certification is required for food safety oversight.
Yes. Caterers are considered high-risk operations due to off-site food prep and transport. Certification is mandatory for operations serving the public or contracted clients.
Yes. Schools with cafeterias and culinary education programs must comply with health codes requiring a Certified Food Protection Manager to supervise food handling and kitchen procedures.
Washington’s Cottage Food Operations Law allows producers to sell approved non-potentially hazardous foods made in home kitchens. A food manager certification is not required, but strongly recommended for food safety education and business credibility.
Yes. FMC® provides flexible testing options:
Online with live remote proctoring
On-site with EduProctor™ for group exams
In-person through Prometric test centers (if preferred)
The certification is valid for five years and accepted throughout Washington and nationwide.
FMC® offers secure verification:
Online at www.foodmanagerscertification.com/verify-certificate
Instant scan via the unique QR code on each certificate
ANAB-CFP accredited and FDA-compliant
Mobile-friendly, 100% online certification
Instant certificate download
Designed for real-world food operations—from food trucks to casinos
For anyone that needs a food handlers card & certificate.
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