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Ohio Food Safety Certification
Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
This page provides a comprehensive guide to obtaining your food safety certifications in Ohio. Find information on obtaining your certification to acing the exam and managing license renewals, all the essential steps are outlined here.
Ohio's food safety certification program consists of two levels of training: Person-In-Charge (Level One) and Manager (Level Two). Our training course and Exam help you attain this crucial certification, ensuring safe food preparation and service. Research by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that having a certified food protection manager significantly reduces the risk of foodborne illness outbreaks.
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Coming SoonPerson-In-Charge (Level 1)Training & Exam
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Coming SoonManager Certification (Level 2)Training & Exam
What courses are available for me to take online?
How do I obtain my food safety certifications in Ohio?
Obtaining your food safety certifications involves completing an accredited course and passing an exam. To renew, you must complete 4 hours of approved continuing education before the expiration date. If you certification expires for more than 6 months you must retake the initial course and exam.
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%.
We offer the training & exam online. Our courses come with lifetime access (though we know it won't take that long!)
After you complete the training course you will be ready to take and pass your exam. This exam will cover topic like Contamination & Cross Contamination, Time & Temperature Control, and more.
After you pass the exam, you can instantly print your certificate of completion. Additionally, you can also access your certificate at any time on our website.
Which certification do I need?
Person-In-Charge (Level 1) Certification
Person-In-Charge (PIC) Certification in Food Protection is a mandated training for the designated person in charge for each shift of a risk level I, II, III, and IV food service operation or retail food establishment if any of the following apply:
- A food service operation or a retail food establishment initially licensed after March 1, 2020 unless the individual has successfully completed an equivalent or more comprehensive manager certification in food protection course (Manager Certification)
- A food service operation or retail food establishment has been implicated in a foodborne disease outbreak
- The licensor has documented a failure to maintain sanitary conditions
Manager Certification (Level 2)
- The Manager Certification in Food Protection program is a more extensive training that provides managers with in-depth knowledge of proper food safety practices for use in their facilities.
- Beginning March 1, 2017, each risk level III and risk level IV food service operation and retail food establishment is required to have at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service that has obtained the Ohio Manager Certification in food protection.
What does the CFPM course cover?
Course Curriculum
- Microbiology and foodborne illness
- Personal hygiene and handwashing
- Food sources and receiving
- Cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils
- Facility design and construction
- Active managerial control
- Proper cooking, cooling, reheating, thawing, and holding of food
- Cross-contamination
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 by industry experts. We believe in helping you with your career, and that help begins with offering best in class education.
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Certificate & Reporting
- Instant certificate of completion
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