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Florida Food Protection Manager Certification

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The Florida Department of Health (DOH) requires certain food establishments to have a certified food protection manager (CFPM) present during food preparation and handling operations to ensure that staff properly implement and maintain food safety standards. Managers in Florida are required to renew their certification through an approved examination every five years.

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Is a food protection manager certification required in Florida?

The Florida DOH mandates that specific food service establishments maintain one or more certified food protection managers. These CFPMs are responsible for overseeing food safety procedures during operations involving the preparation, storage, service, and display of food items.

Who needs to have a certified food manager in Florida?

According to the Florida Administrative Code, there are several establishments that require one or more certified food managers, including restaurants, public and private schools that hire contracted food service providers, fraternal organizations offering food services, mobile food units and caterers with a Florida Department of Health Food Sanitation Certificate, and detention facilities providing food services.

When must a certified food manager be present at a Florida establishment?

Establishments serving highly susceptible populations (e.g., healthcare facilities) or with three or more employees involved in food handling must have a certified food manager present at all times during food preparation, storage, or display. For other establishments, a certified food manager is required during operational hours, but their presence is not necessary at all times.

What happens if a certified food manager resigns or is terminated?

If a food establishment becomes "out of compliance" due to the resignation or termination of a certified food manager, it has 30 days to meet certification requirements and avoid penalties.

Are any counties in Florida exempt from food manager certification requirements?

All counties in Florida follow state-level regulations. There are no additional county-specific exemptions or requirements for CFPM certification.

Where can I learn more about food safety in Florida?

Florida Administrative Code: Familiarize yourself with Chapter 61C and Chapter 64E-11.012 regulations governing food safety rules, including guidelines on CFPM responsibilities and food handler certifications.

Department of Food Safety and Sanitation: Enforces food safety compliance for Florida food managers.

Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR): Enforces food safety compliance for Florida food handlers.

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