ANAB accredited · Meets Delaware Food Code
Delaware Food Manager Certification Online Course + Remote Proctored Exam
Train at your own pace, then take your proctored exam from home or the office. No testing center, no appointment. The Delaware Food Code requires the person in charge at the time of inspection to be a Certified Food Protection Manager.
- Self-paced video course in English or Spanish
- 80-question ANAB-accredited exam with remote proctor included
- Second exam attempt included at no extra cost
- Certificate valid for 5 years
Exam requires a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and microphone. Phones and tablets are not supported.
Who Needs Food Manager Certification in Delaware?
The Delaware Food Code (16 DE Admin. Code 4458) requires a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at permitted food establishments. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Food Protection has enforced the requirement since April 1, 2016.
Delaware Food Code §2-102.12
The CFPM Requirement
- At least one employee, the person in charge at the time of inspection, must be a CFPM.
- The CFPM must pass a test that is part of an accredited program.
- DPH’s FAQ says full compliance means having a CFPM on site at all times.
Sources: 16 Del. Admin. Code §2-102.12 · Delaware DPH CFPM Requirements · DPH CFPM FAQ
Risk-based variances
Exceptions and Variances
- High-risk establishments are not eligible for a variance.
- Very low-risk establishments, such as those serving the public 52 times a year or less, or serving no TCS foods, may qualify for a statewide variance. Low- and medium-risk establishments may apply for an individual variance.
- Variance holders still need a CFPM on site, a CFPM on staff who trains the other persons in charge, or approved training for all persons in charge.
- Very low-risk charitable and fraternal organizations are exempt by state law.
Sources: DPH CFPM FAQ · Delaware Code Title 16, Chapter 34
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Delaware package. Your login details arrive by email.
- 2
Complete the video course
Self-paced on any device. Chapter quizzes and a practice exam show what to review.
- 3
Take the proctored exam
On a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and mic. No scheduling required.
- 4
Get your certificate
See your score immediately. Pass and receive your 5-year Food Protection Manager certificate.
What’s Included in the Delaware Package
Video-based training
Self-paced online video course that you can pause and resume around your work schedule. Available in English and Spanish.
Quizzes & practice exam
Chapter quizzes and a full practice exam highlight weak areas so you can review before the real test.
Remote-proctored exam
80-question ANAB-accredited exam taken from home or office with an on-demand online proctor. The session works much like a video call.
Second attempt included
If you do not pass the first time, your second exam attempt is included in the package price.
5-year certificate
Pass and receive a Food Protection Manager certificate from Always Food Safe, valid for five years, to keep at your establishment and show your DPH inspector.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Delaware Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Delaware DPH inspectors expect a certified manager or person in charge to demonstrate.
- Introduction — responsibilities of a Food Protection Manager
- Contamination — hazards and major food allergens
- The Food Handler — personal hygiene and work attire
- Time & Temperature Control
- Purchasing to Storeroom — receiving and storage
- Preparation — thawing, prepping and cooking
- Service — holding and serving food safely
- Cleaning & Sanitizing
- Food Safety Management — building a food safety system
- Facilities & Pest Management
Before You Order: Remote Exam Requirements
You will need
- A laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and microphone
- Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+ or ChromeOS
- Google Chrome browser (version 120 or newer)
- Internet speed of at least 1.5 Mbps down / 750 Kbps up
- A current, government-issued photo ID
- A private, quiet room where no one walks in and out
Not supported
- Mobile phones, iPads and other tablets
- Onn / Surf Onn, Amcrest and Nexigo webcams
Exams are available in English and Spanish. Proctors give directions in English.
Delaware Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Delaware?
Yes. Section 2-102.12 of the Delaware Food Code requires at least one employee, the person in charge at the time of inspection, to be a Certified Food Protection Manager who passed a test that is part of an accredited program.
When did the requirement start?
Delaware DPH began requiring permitted food establishments to have a CFPM on April 1, 2016.
Does a certified manager need to be on site at all times?
The rule applies to the person in charge at the time of inspection. DPH’s FAQ says an establishment is in full compliance when it has a CFPM on site at all times, unless it has an approved variance.
Can my establishment get a variance?
It depends on your risk category. Very low-risk establishments may qualify for a statewide variance, and low- or medium-risk establishments may apply for an individual variance through the DPH Office of Food Protection. High-risk establishments are not eligible.
What does an establishment with a variance still need?
It must have a CFPM on site during all hours of operation, a CFPM on staff who trains the other persons in charge and is reachable by phone, or all persons in charge must complete approved food safety training.
Are charitable or fraternal organizations exempt?
Delaware Code Title 16, Chapter 34 exempts very low-risk charitable and fraternal organizations. Others may request an individual variance, and high-risk organizations are not eligible for an exemption or variance.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware requires a test that is part of an accredited program. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under Conference for Food Protection standards.
Can I take the Delaware food manager exam online?
Yes. The exam is taken online with a remote proctor from your home or office. No scheduling is required. You need a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with a webcam and microphone, a government-issued photo ID and a private room.
How long is the certificate valid?
The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager certificate is valid for five years.
What does the $179.95 package include?
The package includes the self-paced online video course, chapter quizzes and practice exam, the ANAB-accredited Food Protection Manager exam, the remote proctor fee, a second exam attempt if needed, and the 5-year certificate.
What happens if I fail the exam?
Your package includes two exam attempts. If you do not pass the first attempt, you can take the exam a second time at no additional cost.
Can I use my phone or tablet for the exam?
No. Mobile phones, iPads and tablets are not supported for the proctored exam. You can study the course on any device, but the exam requires a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with a webcam and microphone.
Start Your Delaware Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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