ANSI/ANAB accredited · Accepted in Wisconsin
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Food Code requirement for a certified food protection 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 Wisconsin?
Most licensed Wisconsin food establishments must have at least one manager or operator certified in food protection practices. Wisconsin accepts ANSI-accredited food manager exams, including Always Food Safe’s.
Wisconsin Food Code (ATCP 75 Appendix)
The CFPM Requirement
- Most licensed food establishments need at least one manager or operator certified in food protection practices.
- New establishments and changes of operator have 90 days after opening to have a certified manager.
- Post the exam certificate, taken within the past 5 years, in public view for inspectors.
- Food managers must pass an approved exam every 5 years. DATCP points to the ANSI list of accepted exams.
Exemptions & small operators
Who Is Exempt
- Exempt: prepackaged retail food establishments, establishments handling only fresh fruit or produce, transient events and micro markets.
- Small operators with 5 or fewer food handlers can renew with an approved Food Safety Training for Small Operators course, but only within 90 days of their first exam credential expiring.
- Miss that window and you must take and pass a full approved exam again.
- Milwaukee points to the same ANSI exam list for food manager certification.
Sources: Wisconsin DATCP Food Manager Requirements · City of Milwaukee Health Department
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 in public view at your establishment.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Wisconsin Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Wisconsin?
Yes, for most licensed food establishments. Wisconsin DATCP says most licensed food establishments must have at least one manager or operator certified in food protection practices.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin DATCP accepts food manager certification exams listed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB accredited under the Conference for Food Protection standards.
Which Wisconsin establishments are exempt?
The Wisconsin Food Code exempts prepackaged retail food establishments, establishments handling only fresh fruits or produce, transient events and micro markets.
How long does a new establishment have to get certified?
A new establishment, or one undergoing a change of operator, must have a food manager with the appropriate credential within the first 90 days after opening.
Do I have to post my certificate?
Yes. Wisconsin requires the exam certificate, taken within the past 5 years, to be posted in public view and available for review by inspection staff.
What is the Food Safety Training for Small Operators course?
It is a recertification option for establishments with 5 or fewer food handlers whose manager has already passed the full exam and renews within 90 days after the initial credential expires. Otherwise, managers must pass an approved exam every 5 years.
Can I take the Wisconsin 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 certificate is valid for five years, which matches Wisconsin’s requirement to pass an approved exam 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 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 the Always Food Safe and ServSafe food manager exams are ANAB accredited under the Conference for Food Protection standards, and both are accepted in Wisconsin.
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Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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