* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.
Arkansas Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
While not always mandatory, food service managers can earn a Food Protection Manager Certification by passing an ANAB accredited food safety exam. Food Protection Manager Certification proves your knowledge in maintaining food safety and regulatory compliance.
A Certified Food Protection Manager oversees food safety practices in a food service establishment. By ensuring high standards of hygiene and compliance, they help prevent foodborne illnesses and build trust with customers.
To get licensed, your food facility must first complete a Plan Review and gain approval from the Arkansas Department of Health. Contact your local county health unit to begin the process.
Food safety regulations and inspections in Arkansas are managed by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Health. For guidance, contact: Arkansas Department of Environmental Health
4815 West Markham Street, Slot 46
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Phone: 501-661-2171
Fax: 501-661-2572
While not always required by law, many Arkansas counties encourage or require at least one Certified Food Protection Manager to be present in food establishments. This helps ensure safe food handling and health code compliance.
Yes. The food manager certification is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making it valid and recognized in Arkansas.
A Food Protection Manager Certification is typically valid for 5 years. After expiration, you must retake the exam to remain compliant with Arkansas and national food safety standards.
Effective training includes teaching your manager about your restaurant’s values, goals, POS systems, and customer service standards. You can also invest in Food Safety Certification and leadership courses for long-term success.
Yes. Arkansas accepts online training as long as the course and certification exam are accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
Food Manager Certification Arkansas course covers key topics including foodborne illness prevention, personal hygiene, time and temperature control, cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, and food safety regulations.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Hello, this course was amazing. We have a small restaurant in a casino and will put three other managers through this knowledgeable certification. Thank you
Very informative and detailed. I’ve learned so much!
Very good course
Great course! Very easy to follow and understand. Highly recommended!
Excellent training and informative.
excellent class very informative trainginh
I recently completed the Food Manager Certification course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was interactive, informative, and engaging, making it easy to stay focused throughout. The material was presented in a clear and concise manner, with real-world examples that made the information easy to understand and apply. Overall, the course was well-prepared, highly organized, and professionally delivered. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in food safety and management.
This course was self paced, easy to learn, and beneficial. I recommend to anyone that needs to get their certification .
This program was easy to follow and easy to pass.
Very well organized training
very well explained,
Was able to complete on my time
This is a great training all the way around. It is long and a little arduous, but well worth it. It is very informative and simple to understand. The training is divided into 10 sessions, each of which is further broken down into various sections. These sections are very straightforward. Very easy to take notes and follow through. The only negative thing I have to say is that if you miss something being said, you can’t scroll backwards; you have to repeat that lesson of that section.
Covered a wide range of concepts in a way that was easy to understand
I found the course to be standard in almost all the information provided however, particularly at the earlier points in the course, I found several instances of information that should have been taught concurrently was split up. This non-linear dissemination made written note taking quite problematic and impeded what could be a more natural flow throughout the lessons. The topic that this was most prevalent in was the discussion of Bio Hazards including discussion of various pathogens. I specifically recall a lesson review with questions regarding Trichinella and Shiga Toxin when they had not yet been covered in the course. Immediately following that review section, those topics were then covered. Outside of those issues I found the course to be rather buggy. I used an iPad A16 (2025) with the latest software update as of today 11/16/25. Also as a note, it would be very helpful to rewind each video along the slider bar to a specific point rather than having to replay the entire video.
Good Stuff!