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New Mexico Food Handler Card (Training & Exam)
Food Handler Training & Exam
Here you can find all the information you need on obtaining your Food Handler Card in New Mexico including how to obtain or renew your certification.
The state of New Mexico requires food employees who handle food, utensils, or food contact surfaces to obtain a Food Handler Card. Employees are required to obtain this certification within 30 days of their employment. If you are already certified as a Food Protection Manager (CFPM) you do not need a food handler card. Our training course will provide you with this required certification and crucial knowledge on how to ensure all food is prepared and served safely. Based on studies by the CDC, the completion of this type of training helps to decrease the spread of foodborne illnesses in restaurants.
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What courses are available for me to take online?
How do I obtain a Food Handler Card in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, you can obtain your Food Handler Card online. To obtain your certification you must complete a training course and then pass an exam. This certification expires every 3 years from the date it was issued. For re-certification, you'll have to take an approved course and exam again.
With RocketCert, our education is fully narrated and expertly written. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
The Food Handler training and exam must come from an approved provider. At RocketCert, we offer the required training online. All of our courses come with lifetime access (though we know it won't take that long!)
After purchasing the training, you will immediately be able to begin working through the course. At the end of the training, there is a short assessment you must pass to obtain your certification.
After the training is complete and you've passed the assessment, you can instantly print your certificate of completion.
Do I need a Food Handler Card in New Mexico?
New Mexico requires food employees who handle food, utensils, or food contact surfaces to obtain a Food Handler Card. Employees who qualify for the following exemptions must still receive training from their place of employment that is related to the food-related job duties they perform. Owners / managers must keep record of training for the duration of the person’s employment.
Exemption #1
Food Employees who only handle non-TCS foods are exempt, provided the permit holder provides training and maintains record of training
Exemption #2
Employees or volunteers who occasionally function as Food Employees are exempted, provided the permit holder provides training and maintains record of training.
Examples include: restaurant hosts, teachers assisting with family-style dining, nurses / therapists assisting patients.
Exemption #3 (Temporary Events)
Food Employees, or volunteers working as Food Employees at Temporary Events, are exempted, provided that the permit holder (facility owner or designee) provides training and maintains record of training.
NOTE: Person-in-Charge of the Temporary event during all hours of operation must have a Food Handler Card or be a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Exemption #4
NMED may approve an entity’s (Company’s) training program to be used in lieu of requiring a food handler card of its food employees that require Food Handler Cards:
- Food employee must complete entity’s approved training program at least every three years.
- Exemption is only valid during the food employee’s time of employment with entity that administered the training.
Why should I choose RocketCert?
At RocketCert, we strive to be the best (while having fun in the process). This means having not only the best quality of education, but also industry leading technology. Best yet, we are here for you 7 days a week. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select from the training below and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
Why pay for something knowing your time with it is limited? At RocketCert, we believe in offering lifetime access to your training, even though it will not be needed.
Our education is written industry experts. We believe in helping you with your career, and that help begins with offering best in class education.
We are here for you. Have a question? Need support? Our team is available 7 days a week for technical support. We pride ourselves in taking care of you.
Our training is available 24/7, and you can start and stop as needed. With our mobile ready courses, you can take from nearly any device at any location.
Certificate & Reporting
- Instant certificate of completion
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Approval Info
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