ANSI/ANAB accredited · Meets Michigan Food Law
Michigan 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 Michigan Food Law requirement for a certified food safety manager.
- 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 Michigan?
The Michigan Food Law requires most food establishments to employ at least one certified food safety manager. Certification comes from passing an ANSI-accredited exam such as Always Food Safe’s.
Michigan Food Law — MCL 289.2129
Certified Food Safety Manager
- These establishments must employ at least one managerial employee certified under an ANSI-accredited program: food service establishments (except licensed temporary ones), extended retail food establishments, and food service operated within a retail grocery.
- A certified manager is recognized with full faith and credit by the state and all local units of government in Michigan.
- To stay certified, you must pass an ANSI/CFP accredited exam once every 5 years.
Sources: MCL 289.2129 · MDARD
Rules & deadlines — R 289.570.2
Keep a Certified Manager on Staff
- Establishments required to have a certified manager must continually employ at least one.
- After losing a certified manager or a change of ownership, a new certified manager must be employed within 90 days.
- Covered operations include restaurants, bars, schools, hospitals, mobile food establishments and special transitory food units.
- A person in charge must be present during all hours of operation.
Sources: Mich. Admin. Code R 289.570.2 · MDARD person in charge fact sheet
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 show your employer or local 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®.
Michigan Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Michigan 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.
Michigan Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Michigan?
Yes. Under MCL 289.2129, food service establishments (except licensed temporary ones), extended retail food establishments, and food service operations within retail groceries must employ at least one certified food safety manager.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan requires certification under a program accredited by the American National Standards Institute using Conference for Food Protection standards. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Is my certificate accepted by every Michigan county and city?
Yes. Michigan law says an individual certified under an ANSI-accredited program is recognized with full faith and credit by the state and all local units of government throughout Michigan.
How long do I have to replace a certified manager?
After the loss of a certified manager or a change of ownership, a new certified manager must be employed within 90 days.
Does the certified manager have to be on site at all times?
No. Michigan requires establishments to continually employ a certified manager and to have a person in charge present during all hours of operation, but the certified manager does not have to be the person in charge on every shift.
Can I take the Michigan 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. Michigan requires certified managers to pass an accredited exam once every 5 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 Michigan Food Law requirement.
Start Your Michigan Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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