Certified Food Safety Manager
Food Safety Manager Certification
see also Foodhandler Classes
The Rules of the Alabama State Board of Health, Bureau of Environmental Services, for Food Establishment Sanitation require food management roles to demonstrate knowledge and skills to uphold food safety standards, prevent foodborne illnesses, and protect public health by obtaining a Food Protection Manager Certification.
The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Examination is the certification offered at the Health Department.
A Certified Food Safety Manager Application may be downloaded, printed, and completed, but must be submitted in person at the Health Department for processing. Payment is due at registration, at which time, the study materials will be provided. Study materials are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean.
All rescheduled exams must occur within two months. To maintain the integrity of the scheduling process, rescheduling is limited to two times. If more than two rescheduling attempts are made, the requester may only choose from the eleven other vendors. This policy ensures that food establishments remain accountable and committed to upholding food safety standards.
Three-Day Course
Location:
Jefferson County Department of Health
Basement Training Room (Level B on elevator; turn left; Room L208)
Cost: $150
Includes:
ServSafe 7th edition revised textbook in English or Spanish with test sheet provided Exams available in:
- English
- Spanish
- Korean
- Chinese
- French Canadian
- Japanese
- large print
- instructor
Advanced registration is required. Register at the Food & Lodging Division (2nd floor) Jefferson County Department of Health, 1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama.
Schedule
- February 17-19 8:30am - 12:30pm
- April 7-9 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- June 16-18 8:30am - 12:30pm
- August 11-13 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- October 6-8 8:30am - 12:30pm
- December 8-10 12:00pm - 4:00pm
TIPS:
Read the textbook and answer the practice questions, prior to class. The same types of questions will be on the exam. The answers are in the back of the book.
A picture ID and an email address are required. (ServSafe will charge a fee if you do not have and email address.)
Independent Study (EXAM ONLY)
Location:
Jefferson County Department of Health
Food Handler Training Room (Level B on elevator and take immediate right)
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Arrive by
12:30pm for processing
Cost: $150
Includes:
ServSafe 7th edition revised textbook in English or Spanish with test sheet provided Exams available in:
- English
- Spanish
- Korean
- Chinese
- French Canadian
- Japanese
- large print
- instructor
Advanced registration is required. Register at the Food & Lodging Division (2nd floor) Jefferson County Department of Health, 1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama.
Schedule
- January 21
- March 18
- May 20
- July 22
- September 23
- November 18
TIPS:
Read the textbook and answer the practice questions, prior to class. The same types of questions will be on the exam. The answers are in the back of the book.
Two hours allotted for completion of exam. You may want to leave personal belongings in your car.
A picture ID and an email address are required. (ServSafe will charge a fee if you do not have and email address.)
Downloadable schedules: