ANAB accredited · Meets Georgia CFSM rules
Georgia 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. Become a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) under Georgia’s food service rules.
- 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 Georgia?
Georgia requires a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) at most food service establishments and a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) at most retail food facilities. Both are met by passing an ANSI-accredited exam such as Always Food Safe’s.
Restaurants — GA DPH Rule 511-6-1-.03
Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM)
- At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility must be a CFSM who passed an accredited exam.
- Georgia only accepts exams accredited through ANSI as meeting Conference for Food Protection criteria.
- New permits, ownership changes and CFSM departures have 60 days to employ a CFSM.
- The original certificate must be posted in public view, with a copy kept on file.
- Each CFSM is designated to one establishment only.
Sources: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-6-1 · GA DPH interpretation manual
Retail food — GA Department of Agriculture
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
- Retail food facilities need at least one supervisory employee who is a CFPM.
- To qualify, the employee must pass a test accredited by ANSI.
- The CFPM does not need to be present at all times, but a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation.
- Minimal-risk firms are not required to have a CFPM.
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 post in public view at your establishment.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Georgia Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Georgia health 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.
Georgia Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Georgia?
Yes. Under Georgia rule 511-6-1-.03, most food service establishments must have at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility who is a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM). Retail food facilities regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture need a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia accepts food safety manager exams accredited through ANSI as meeting Conference for Food Protection criteria. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
What is the difference between a CFSM and a CFPM in Georgia?
CFSM is the term used in the Georgia Department of Public Health food service rules for restaurants. CFPM is the term used by the Georgia Department of Agriculture for retail food facilities. Both require passing an ANSI-accredited food manager exam.
How long do I have to get a certified food safety manager?
A Georgia food service establishment has 60 days from initial permit issuance, a change of ownership, or the departure of its CFSM to employ a new CFSM.
Does the certified manager have to be on site at all times?
No. Georgia does not require the CFSM to be in the establishment during all hours of operation, but a person in charge must be present at all times. When the CFSM is on the premises, he or she is the person in charge.
Do I have to post my certificate?
Yes. The original CFSM certificate must be posted in public view in the food service establishment, and a copy must be kept on file for the health inspector.
Can I take the Georgia 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. Georgia requires a new certificate within 90 days of expiration.
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 take the course and exam in Spanish?
Yes. The course and exam are available in English and Spanish. Remote proctors give their directions in English.
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.
Is this certification equivalent to ServSafe?
Both the Always Food Safe and ServSafe food manager exams are accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the Conference for Food Protection standards, and both meet Georgia’s CFSM exam requirement.
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