ANAB accredited · Meets 64CSR17
West Virginia 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. West Virginia’s Food Establishments Rule (64CSR17) requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager at every food establishment.
- 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 West Virginia?
West Virginia’s Food Establishments Rule, 64CSR17, adopts the 2013 FDA Food Code, including the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement. Local health departments issue permits and inspect food establishments.
64CSR17 — Food Code §2-102.12
The CFPM Requirement
- At least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility must be a Certified Food Protection Manager who passed an accredited exam.
- Local health departments note the requirement has applied to every food establishment since July 1, 2020.
- Exempt: retail food facilities that only handle and sell commercially prepackaged food, and temporary food establishments.
Sources: W. Va. Code R. §64-17-3 · WV Office of Environmental Health Services · Boone County Health Department
Local health departments
Check Your County’s Rules
- Kanawha-Charleston Health Department requires one CFPM per shift at each establishment.
- In Boone County, if the CFPM is not on duty, the person in charge must have completed local Person in Charge training.
- West Virginia food workers also need a food handler card from their local health department. Check whether your county requires one for certified managers.
Sources: Kanawha-Charleston Health Department · Boone County
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 and show your 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®.
West Virginia Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge West Virginia 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.
West Virginia Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia’s Food Establishments Rule (64CSR17) adopts the 2013 FDA Food Code, which requires at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility to be a certified food protection manager who passed an accredited exam.
When did the requirement start?
Local health departments, such as Boone County, state that every food establishment has been required to have at least one certified food protection manager beginning July 1, 2020. The current version of 64CSR17 took effect April 1, 2023.
Which establishments are exempt?
Under 64CSR17, the requirement does not apply to retail food facilities where only commercially prepackaged food is handled and sold, or to temporary food establishments.
Do I need a certified manager on every shift?
It depends on your county. The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department requires one certified food protection manager per shift at each establishment. Other local health departments require at least one per establishment, with a trained person in charge when the CFPM is not on duty.
Who enforces the rule?
Permitting and inspecting food establishments in West Virginia is the responsibility of the local health departments, under the state’s 64CSR17 rule administered by the Office of Environmental Health Services.
Do I also need a food handler card?
West Virginia local health departments require food handler cards for food workers. Some counties may require a card in addition to manager certification, so check with your local health department.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia requires a certified food protection manager who passed a test that is part of an accredited program. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under Conference for Food Protection standards.
Can I take the West Virginia 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 West Virginia Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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