Florida Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
AAA Food Handler is a nationally recognized provider of food safety training and Food Manager Certification programs designed to meet state and local regulatory requirements across the United States. The organization supports restaurants, hospitality groups, institutional food operations, and multi-location employers with compliant, online-first certification solutions.
AAA Food Handler delivers ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)–accredited food manager exams that meet Florida’s Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements and are accepted by regulatory authorities statewide, including Duval County.
Section Summary: AAA Food Handler provides state-approved food manager certification solutions aligned with Florida law and Duval County enforcement.
Florida law requires food establishments to employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). This requirement applies statewide and includes food establishments operating in Duval County.
AAA Food Handler offers a 100% online Food Manager Certification program, including training and an ANAB-accredited certification exam, designed to meet Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requirements.
Section Summary: The program meets Florida’s CFPM requirements and supports compliance in Duval County food establishments.
Food Manager Certification requirements in Florida are governed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) under Florida Administrative Code 61C-4.023.
Key Regulatory Requirements
Operational Requirement
The CFPM must be present when four or more employees are engaged in the preparation, storage, or service of food.
Section Summary: Florida law mandates Food Manager Certification for food establishments, including those in Duval County.
Food establishments operating in Duval County are subject to Florida’s statewide CFPM requirements.
Local Compliance Notes
Section Summary: Duval County enforces Florida’s Food Manager Certification requirements without additional county-specific deviations.
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Phone: 850-487-1395
Email: dhr.info@myfloridalicense.com
Website: Hotels and Restaurants – Food Service Manager Certification – MyFloridaLicense.com
Link to Regulation: 61C-4.023 – Food Protection Manager Certification
Section Summary: The DBPR oversees Food Manager Certification enforcement statewide, including Duval County.
Florida is currently incorporating by reference the 2017 FDA Model Food Code.
Section Summary: Certified Food Managers are responsible for enforcing FDA Food Code standards in Florida food establishments.
AAA Food Handler provides Food Manager Certification programs that meet Florida’s regulatory requirements.
Exam Accreditation
Acceptance Notes
Section Summary: AAA Food Handler delivers an ANAB-accredited Food Manager Certification exam accepted in Duval County.
Step-by-Step Process
Renewal Requirements
Section Summary: The certification process meets Florida law and Duval County compliance expectations.



















Our ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-accredited Certified Food Protection Manager certification is designed for individuals across all cities in Duval County and Florida. It offers flexible and accessible training that meets Florida Health Department standards. The course is 100% online and available 24/7, so you can start, stop, and resume training at your convenience.
Meets Florida DBPR certification requirements.
Helps prevent foodborne illness and violations.
Ensures active management of food safety practices.
Supports smoother health inspections.
Strengthens food safety leadership in the workplace.
Safe food handling practices promote a positive work environment, improving overall satisfaction and morale.
Section Summary: Food Manager Certification supports compliance, safety, and operational consistency.
Our online food manager certification program is available to food managers throughout Duval County and is recognized in cities including:
Section Summary: AAA Food Handler provides reliable, compliant Food Manager Certification solutions.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their certification with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Yes. Florida law requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager per food establishment, including those in Duval County.
Food Manager Certification is valid for five years.
Managers have 30 days from employment to obtain certification.
Yes. Florida requires Food Manager Certification exams to be accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Yes. A CFPM must be present when four or more employees are handling food.
Yes. HACCP plans are required for specific food preparation processes.