ANAB accredited · Listed by SNHD
Nevada 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. Earn the Certified Food Protection Manager certificate Nevada health authorities accept, including the certificate you need for a Southern Nevada Health District manager card.
- 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 Nevada?
Nevada’s rules depend on where you operate. Southern Nevada (Clark County) and Washoe County (Reno/Sparks) have their own food regulations; most other areas follow the state code, NAC Chapter 446.
Clark County — SNHD 2023 Food Regulations
Southern Nevada (Las Vegas)
- The person in charge must be a Certified Food Protection Manager (§2-102.2). Low-risk, temporary and other minimal-risk establishments are excluded.
- SNHD lists The Always Food Safe Company, LLC among accepted ANSI-accredited programs.
- To get your SNHD Certified Food Safety Manager Card: book an appointment, bring your printed certificate and ID, pass a 10-question local test (70%+), and pay $25.
- The card’s expiration matches your certificate’s, up to five years.
Sources: SNHD Certified Food Safety Manager Card · SNHD 2023 Food Regulations
Washoe County & NAC 446.052
Reno, Sparks & the Rest of Nevada
- Washoe County: all food establishments except Risk Level 1 and temporary establishments must have at least one CFPM. Risk Level 2 and 3 establishments have 60 days from permit issuance. Post the certificate next to your permit.
- State code (NAC 446.052): the person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge, and being a CFPM from an accredited program is the way to do it. Only low-risk or temporary establishments may instead answer the inspector’s questions.
Sources: Northern Nevada Public Health CFPM FAQ · NNPH new establishments · NAC 446.052
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 post at your establishment or bring to SNHD for your manager card.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Nevada Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Nevada 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.
Nevada Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Nevada?
For most food establishments, yes. In Clark County, SNHD requires the person in charge to be a Certified Food Protection Manager. Washoe County requires at least one CFPM at all but Risk Level 1 and temporary establishments. Elsewhere, NAC 446.052 requires the person in charge to demonstrate knowledge, normally through CFPM certification; only low-risk or temporary establishments may answer the inspector’s questions instead.
Is Always Food Safe accepted by the Southern Nevada Health District?
Yes. SNHD lists The Always Food Safe Company, LLC Food Protection Manager Certification among its accepted ANSI-accredited programs.
How do I get an SNHD Certified Food Safety Manager Card?
Pass an ANSI-accredited exam and print your certificate. Then schedule an appointment with SNHD, bring the printed certificate (photos are not accepted) and valid ID, pass a 10-question local food safety test with 70% or higher, and pay the card fee.
How much does the SNHD manager card cost?
As of January 1, 2026, a first-time SNHD Certified Food Safety Manager Card is $25. That fee is paid to SNHD and is separate from the $179.95 course and exam package.
How long is the SNHD manager card valid?
Up to five years. The card’s expiration date matches the expiration date on your ANSI-accredited food protection manager certificate.
What does Washoe County require?
Northern Nevada Public Health requires at least one CFPM at all food establishments except Risk Level 1 and temporary establishments. New Risk Level 2 and 3 establishments must meet the requirement within 60 days of permit issuance, and the certificate must be posted next to the permit to operate.
Who is exempt in Nevada?
Exemptions vary by jurisdiction. SNHD excludes low-risk, temporary and other minimal-risk establishments. Washoe County exempts Risk Level 1 and temporary establishments. Under NAC 446.052, low-risk establishments, such as most convenience stores and places selling only prepackaged non-TCS foods, may answer the inspector’s questions instead.
Can I take the Nevada 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 SNHD’s list of accepted ANSI-accredited food protection manager programs, and both are accredited under Conference for Food Protection standards.
Start Your Nevada Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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