Utah Food Manager Training & ANSI Certification

Utah Certified Food Manager Requirements

Utah requires that a person-in-charge or owner of a retail food establishment be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) as outlined in the Utah Health Code by successfully passing an ANSI-Accredited food safety certification exam.

Utah Certified Food Manager Rule – as defined by Utah Code – Title 26-15a-104.
(1) Each food service establishment in the state shall be managed by at least one full-time certified food safety manager at each establishment site, who need not be present at the establishment site during all its hours of operation.
Utah Certified Food Manager – as defined by Utah Code – Title 26-15a-102.
(2) “Certified food safety manager” means a manager of a food service establishment who:
- (a) passes successfully a department-approved examination;
- (b) successfully completes, every three years, renewal requirements established by department rule consistent with original certification requirements; and
- (c) submits to the appropriate local health department the documentation required by Section 26-15a-106.

Nationally-Approved ANSI Certified Food Manager (CFM) Exam
The Utah Food Manager Certification Exam must be proctored at a 3rd party test center location.

Schedule ANSI Exam online at a Testing Center near you. (Note: To login to the exam, you will need the username and password sent to you after purchase in the exam enrollment notice email.)
The Utah Food Manager Certification is valid for 3 years.

Utah Food Establishments Requiring Training
Types of food establishments that the Utah Department of Health regulates includes:

Restaurants
Delis (including those within grocery stores)
Cafés (including those within retail stores)
Food carts
Food trucks and trailers
Cafeterias (that are open to the public)
Caterers
Concession stands
Convenience stores that serve food
Temporary food booths at events and festivals
Various other businesses and organizations that engage in food preparation
and food service

Utah Food Manager Course and ANSI Certification Exam

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State Regulations
State Contact
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Utah Food Safety Manager Training Course & ANSI Certification Exam

Food Manager Training Course
The Food Safety Manager Principles Course provides a foundational knowledge of the FDA Food Code and covers foodborne hazards and pathogens, cross contamination, proper preparation and temperature controls, proper hygiene, proper cleaning and sanitation methods, regulations, and the proper techniques to maintain a food-safe environment.

Audience: Experienced professionals in the food service industry, such as owner, manager, person-in-charge (PIC), chef, cook, or any employee.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Food Safety
Lesson 2: Biohazards, Foodborne Disease, and Food Spoilage
Lesson 3: Contaminants
Lesson 4: Food and Temperature Control
Lesson 5: Employee Health, Hygiene, and Training
Lesson 6: Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Food
Lesson 7: Cleaning and Sanitizing
Lesson 8: Pest Control
Lesson 9: Facility Design
Lesson 10: HACCP System Basics
Lesson 11: FDA Guidelines for Developing a HACCP System
Lesson 12: Developing, Implementing, and Maintaining a HACCP Plan
Lesson 13: Seafood HACCP
Lesson 14: Consumer Steps to Safer Seafood

ANSI Certification Exam
To be certified as a food manager, the individual must pass an accredited food safety examination - administered by a certification provider.

The Learn2Serve Food Protection Manager Certification is approved by the American National Standards Institute and the Conference for Food Protection (ANSI-CFP). With the exception of Connecticut, this accredited exam is accepted in all states/jurisdictions that have mandatory certification requirements for Food Management Professionals. Reference: ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

Help with Exam
We have partnered with PSI - a global testing, certification, and licensing provider. The exam is proctored at a PSI test center location.

After purchasing the exam, you should receive an email from PSI instructing you how to schedule your exam. If you do not receive this email, please contact support at 877.881.2235.
You can also click here to schedule exam online at a testing center near you.

Upon successful completion of the exam with a passing score, you may download and print a proof of completion document. The official certificate will be mailed within 15 business days of completing the exam.

Utah Food Safety Regulations & Rules

Utah Food Service Sanitation and Handler Training

Utah Food Safety Manager Certification

Utah Food Safety Rules/Regulations

Utah Food Truck & Mobile Food Vendor Rules/Regulations

Utah Food Safety State Contact Info

Utah Department of Health
Bureau of Epidemiology
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-538-6191
Web: http://health.utah.gov/epi/community/sanitation/foodSafety/

Utah, Salt Lake County - Food Safety Local Requirements

Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County Health Department
2001 South State Street S2-600
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
Phone: 385-468-4100
Web: http://slco.org/health/food-protection/

Food establishments that the Salt Lake County health department regulates includes:

Restaurants
Delis (including those within grocery stores)
Cafés (including those within retail stores)
Mobile food units (trucks, carts, and trailers
Cafeterias (that are open to the public)
Caterers
Concession stands
Convenience stores that serve food
Temporary food booths at events and festivals
Various other businesses and organizations that engage in food preparation and service

Salt Lake County follows Utah State Food Safety Requirements:

Food Handler Service Workers
Salt Lake County Health Department requires all individuals preparing, serving, or handling food in or around a food service establishment or mobile food unit (whether the individuals are compensated or not) to receive adequate food service training, either as a certified food handler or as a certified food safety manager.
Certified Food Manager
At least one full-time certified food safety manager must be employed at every food service establishment and mobile food unit in Salt Lake County. When replacing a departing certified food safety manager, the establishment has sixty (60) days to employ a new certified food safety manager. Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of issue, unless revoked or suspended by the Salt Lake County Health Department.
Mobile Food Service
All mobile food service units (such as carts, trucks, and trailers), as well as shaved-ice stands, operating in Salt Lake County must meet health department regulations and have a current, active mobile food service permit.
Temporary Food Events
Any temporary food service offered to the public, whether offered for a price or free of charge, requires a permit from the health department. Most notably, this includes food booths at fairs, festivals, celebrations, exhibitions, carnivals, and other community gatherings.