ANAB accredited · Meets HAR 11-50-20(c)
Hawaii 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. Hawaii requires a certified person in charge whenever your establishment is open, and the Department of Health accepts ANAB-accredited courses.
- 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.
What Does Hawaii Require?
Hawaii’s food safety rules (HAR Chapter 11-50) require the person in charge to hold food safety certification. Hawaii has not adopted the FDA requirement that every person in charge be a Certified Food Protection Manager, but a manager-level certification goes beyond the state minimum.
HAR §11-50-20 — Hawaii Department of Health
The Person-in-Charge Requirement
- A person in charge must be present during all hours of operation.
- The person in charge must demonstrate basic food safety knowledge by completing a food safety course that is part of a DOH program or another DOH-approved program.
- DOH says ANSI-accredited courses meet this requirement, in addition to its own workshops.
- DOH may waive the requirement for minimal-risk establishments.
Sources: HAR Chapter 11-50 (2025) · Hawaii DOH Food Safety Education
2025 rule update
Why Choose Manager Certification?
- With the 2025 rule update, DOH said it is not adopting the FDA requirement that all persons in charge be Certified Food Protection Managers at this time.
- A manager-level certification covers more than the food handler-level minimum, including managing a full food safety system.
- It is recognized in states that do require a CFPM and is often required by employers, franchisors and multi-state operators.
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 DOH inspector.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Hawaii Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Hawaii DOH 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.
Hawaii Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Hawaii?
Not at the manager level. Hawaii requires the person in charge to complete a food safety course from a Department of Health program or another DOH-approved program, and a person in charge must be present during all hours of operation. Hawaii has not adopted the FDA requirement that every person in charge be a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Does a food manager certification meet Hawaii’s requirement?
Hawaii DOH states that ANSI-accredited courses meet its food safety certification requirement, in addition to DOH workshops. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager program is accredited by ANAB, the ANSI National Accreditation Board. Confirm with your DOH inspector if you have questions about your establishment.
Did Hawaii’s 2025 rule update change the requirement?
Hawaii updated HAR Chapter 11-50 effective August 24, 2025. DOH said that, at this time, it is not adopting the 2022 FDA Food Code requirement that all persons in charge be Certified Food Protection Managers, relying instead on its mandatory food handler education certification and placarding program.
Why choose manager certification instead of a food handler course?
Manager certification is a higher-level credential that covers overseeing a complete food safety system. It is recognized in states that require a Certified Food Protection Manager and is often required by employers, franchisors and multi-state operators.
Who needs to be certified?
The person in charge. Hawaii requires the owner or operator to be, or designate, a person in charge who is present during all hours of operation, and that person must have completed an approved food safety course.
Are any establishments exempt?
DOH may waive the requirement for food establishments the director deems to pose minimal risk of causing or contributing to foodborne illness, based on the nature of the operation and extent of food preparation.
Can I take the Hawaii 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. DOH’s own Food Safety Class certification is valid for three 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 Always Food Safe and ServSafe are ANAB-accredited food protection manager certification programs that meet Conference for Food Protection standards.
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