ANAB accredited · Meets the Arizona Food Code
Arizona 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 the Arizona Food Code requirement for a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
- 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 Arizona?
Arizona’s food code requires the person in charge to be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), and county health departments enforce it. The certificate must come from an ANSI-accredited program such as Always Food Safe.
Statewide — Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona Food Code (A.A.C. Title 9, Ch. 8)
- “The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager.”
- Food establishments had until January 31, 2022 to comply (R9-8-118(E)).
- Certification comes from passing an exam offered by an ANSI-accredited provider.
- Certain lower-risk establishment types are exempt.
Source: ADHS Food Code changes overview
County health departments
Maricopa, Pima & Coconino
- Maricopa County (Phoenix): every establishment serving open TCS food needs at least one CFPM on staff. The person in charge must be a CFPM and be onsite during hours of operation, and the certificate must be visible or readily accessible.
- Pima County (Tucson): at least one supervisory employee must be a CFPM under Pima County Code 8.08.050.
- Coconino County (Flagstaff): establishments serving open TCS food need at least one CFPM on staff.
Sources: Maricopa County · Pima County · Coconino County
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Arizona 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 Arizona 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 for health inspections.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Arizona Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Arizona 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.
Arizona Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Arizona?
Yes. The Arizona Food Code requires the person in charge to be a certified food protection manager. Food establishments had until January 31, 2022 to comply, and county health departments enforce the requirement.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona and its county health departments require a CFPM certificate from an exam offered by an ANSI-accredited provider. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
What does Maricopa County require?
Maricopa County requires every establishment serving open time/temperature control for safety food to have at least one CFPM on staff. The person in charge must be a CFPM and be onsite during hours of operation, and the certificate must be visible or readily accessible at the establishment.
What does Pima County require?
Under Pima County Code 8.08.050, at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility must be a certified food protection manager who passed a test that is part of an accredited program.
Do I need a CFPM for a special event or food truck?
In Maricopa County, yes, if you serve open time/temperature control for safety food. Other counties set their own rules for temporary and mobile operations, so check with your county health department.
Can I take the Arizona 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 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 the Arizona CFPM requirement.
Start Your Arizona Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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