ANAB accredited · Meets NH CFPM rules
New Hampshire 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. Meet New Hampshire’s requirement for a Certified Food Protection Manager in charge.
- 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 New Hampshire?
New Hampshire law requires licensed food service establishments to have a person in charge who is a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), present during all hours of operation, with a few practical exceptions.
RSA 143-A:11-a & He-P 2303.02
State CFPM Requirement
- Each state-licensed food service establishment must have a person in charge present during all hours of operation who is a certified food protection manager.
- With a CFPM on staff, the CFPM does not have to be present when no food preparation is happening or prep is limited to reheating commercially prepared or ready-to-eat food.
- With 5 or fewer food employees on duty, one CFPM on staff who is available, though not necessarily present, is enough.
- New establishments have 45 days after the initial licensing inspection. If your CFPM leaves, you have 90 days to come into compliance.
- Keep each CFPM’s exam certificate available for inspectors.
Sources: RSA 143-A:11-a · He-P 2300 rules
Exemptions & local health departments
Exempt Operations and Cities
- Exempt categories include bed and breakfasts, continental-breakfast lodging, retail stores with no food prep, pushcarts and mobile units serving packaged or non-TCS food, bars without a food prep area, vending, wholesalers and farm stores.
- Some cities run their own health inspections. Manchester requires the person in charge during food preparation to be a CFPM and lists Always Food Safe Company, LLC among its approved programs.
- If you are in another self-inspecting city or town, confirm details with your local health department.
Sources: He-P 2303.02 · Manchester Health Department
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 on file for your health inspector.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
New Hampshire Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in New Hampshire?
Yes, for most food service establishments. RSA 143-A:11-a requires each state-licensed food service establishment to have a person in charge, present during all hours of operation, who is a certified food protection manager.
Does the certified manager have to be on site at all times?
Not always. If you have a CFPM on staff, they do not need to be present when no food preparation is taking place or when preparation is limited to reheating commercially prepared or ready-to-eat food. With 5 or fewer food employees on duty, one CFPM on staff who is available is enough.
How long does a new establishment have to get certified?
Under He-P 2303.02, a food establishment in initial licensing must have a certified food protection manager within the first 45 days of the initial licensing inspection.
What if our certified manager leaves?
If your CFPM leaves and the establishment falls out of compliance, New Hampshire gives you 90 days to come into compliance.
Which New Hampshire establishments are exempt?
Exempt categories under He-P 2303.02 include bed and breakfasts, lodging serving continental breakfasts, retail stores with no food preparation areas, pushcarts and mobile units serving packaged or non-TCS foods, bars without a food preparation area, vending machines, wholesalers and farm stores.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire requires a certification program approved by the Conference for Food Protection or an equivalent, and the Always Food Safe exam is ANAB accredited under those standards. The Manchester Health Department also lists Always Food Safe Company, LLC among its approved programs.
Can I take the New Hampshire 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.
Is this certification equivalent to ServSafe?
Yes. Both are ANAB-accredited food protection manager certifications, and the Manchester Health Department lists both Always Food Safe Company, LLC and ServSafe among its approved programs.
Start Your New Hampshire Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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