ANAB accredited · Recognized under §5-222 C
Vermont 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. Vermont’s food service regulations recognize Certified Food Protection Manager status as a way for the person in charge to demonstrate food safety knowledge.
- 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.
Do You Need Food Manager Certification in Vermont?
Vermont’s Health Regulations for Food Service Establishments do not require a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), but they recognize CFPM status as one way for the person in charge to show required food safety knowledge. The Vermont Department of Health Food & Lodging Program licenses and inspects establishments.
Vermont Food Service Regulations §5-222
The Person-in-Charge Rule
- A person in charge must be present during all hours of operation.
- During inspections and on request, the person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles and the regulations.
- Being a CFPM who passed a test that is part of an accredited program is one of three ways to show it. The others are compliance with the regulations and answering the inspector’s questions correctly.
Source: Vermont Health Regulations for Food Service Establishments
Vermont Department of Health
Recommended Training
- The Department recommends that the person in charge receive food safety training to train employees and demonstrate knowledge.
- It points operators to ANAB-accredited CFPM programs.
- The retail food license application asks for your Certified Food Safety Manager’s name, accredited program and expiration date, with an option to check if you have none.
Sources: VDH Retail Food Service Establishments · VDH Retail Food Application
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont 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®.
Vermont Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Vermont 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.
Vermont Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Vermont?
No. Vermont’s Health Regulations for Food Service Establishments do not require a Certified Food Protection Manager. They require a person in charge who can demonstrate food safety knowledge, and being a CFPM is one recognized way to do that.
How does the person in charge demonstrate knowledge?
Under Section 5-222 C, the person in charge can demonstrate knowledge by complying with the regulations, by being a certified food protection manager who passed a test that is part of an accredited program, or by correctly answering the inspector’s questions about the operation.
Does a person in charge need to be on site?
Yes. The licensee must be or designate a person in charge and ensure one is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.
Does the Vermont Department of Health recommend training?
Yes. The Department recommends that the person in charge receive food safety training in order to train employees and demonstrate food safety knowledge, and it points to ANAB-accredited CFPM programs.
Does the license application ask about a certified manager?
Yes. The Vermont retail food application asks for the Certified Food Safety Manager’s name, accredited program and expiration date, with a box to check if there is no certified manager.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Vermont?
Vermont recognizes certified food protection managers who passed a test that is part of an accredited program. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by ANAB under Conference for Food Protection standards.
Why get certified if it is not required?
Certification gives your person in charge documented proof of food safety knowledge at inspections. It is also recognized in states that require a CFPM and is often required by employers, franchisors and multi-state operators.
Can I take the Vermont 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 Vermont Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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