Utah-approved exam · Utah Code 26B-7-412
Utah 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. Every Utah food service establishment needs a full-time certified food safety manager. Pass the exam, then submit your score to your local health department.
- 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 Utah?
Utah’s Food Safety Manager Certification Act requires every food service establishment to be managed by at least one full-time certified food safety manager. As of May 6, 2026, Utah recertification is every five years.
Utah Code 26B-7-412
The Requirement
- Each food service establishment must be managed by at least one full-time certified food safety manager at each site. The manager does not need to be present during all hours of operation.
- If your certified manager leaves, you have 60 days to hire a new one or have another employee start an approved course.
- Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services lists The Always Food Safe Company, LLC among approved food safety manager exams.
- Certified food safety managers are exempt from Utah’s food handler permit requirement.
Sources: Utah Code 26B-7 Part 4 · Utah DHHS approved exams · R392-103-4
H.B. 172 (2026) — effective May 6, 2026
Submit to Your Local Health Department
- Before managing an establishment, submit proof of your passing score to the local health department where it is located.
- Local health departments may not charge a fee to process it and must accept copies by mail, email or in person.
- Renew every five years (previously three) and submit renewal proof within 30 days.
- Example: Salt Lake County accepts the registration form and certificate copy at HealthFood@slco.org.
Sources: H.B. 172 Food Safety Amendments · Salt Lake County manager form
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Utah 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 Utah 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 submit to your local health department.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Utah Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Utah 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.
Utah Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Utah?
Yes. Under Utah Code 26B-7-412, each food service establishment must be managed by at least one full-time certified food safety manager at each establishment site. Some operations, such as certain special events, are exempt.
Does the certified manager need to be there during all hours?
No. Utah law says the full-time certified food safety manager does not need to be present at the establishment during all hours of operation.
What do I do after passing the exam?
Submit documentation of your passing score to the local health department where your establishment is located before you manage the establishment. Under H.B. 172, local health departments cannot charge a fee and must accept copies by mail, email or in person.
How often do Utah food safety managers recertify?
Every five years. H.B. 172, effective May 6, 2026, changed the renewal period from three years to five years. Submit renewal documentation to your local health department within 30 days of completing it.
Is the Always Food Safe exam approved in Utah?
Yes. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services lists The Always Food Safe Company, LLC among approved food safety manager examinations.
What if our certified manager leaves?
You have 60 days from the end of their employment to hire a new certified food safety manager or designate an employee who begins an approved food safety manager course. The local health department may extend this for reasonable cause.
Do certified managers need a Utah food handler permit?
No. A person who meets Utah’s food safety manager certification requirements is exempt from the food handler permit requirement.
Can I take the Utah 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.
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 Always Food Safe and ServSafe appear on Utah’s list of approved food safety manager exams, and both are ANAB accredited under Conference for Food Protection standards.
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