MISSISSIPPI
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

Yes. Mississippi law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager on staff.

Pass an exam from an ANAB CFP- Accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

Yes, ANAB is recognized worldwide. It is a signatory to key international agreements through organizations like ILAC, APAC, IAF, and IAAC, which promote global acceptance of accredited results. Domestically, ANAB is recognized by agencies such as the FCC, NIST (NVCASE), the NELAC Institute (TNI), and various other government and private entities.

Mississippi Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

Yes. Mississippi recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs which is ANAB CFP- Accredited and making them valid natiowide.

Food handlers are trained in essential food safety practices, including personal hygiene, proper food handling, and preventing cross-contamination. Food managers, on the other hand, have a more comprehensive role. They are responsible for regulatory compliance at the local and state level, supervising employee training, maintaining food safety records, managing risks related to foodborne illnesses, and ensuring that all food operations meet health and sanitation standards.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It’s widely accepted and recognized across the United States.

They monitor food safety operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with the Mississippi food code.

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

You’ll need to complete an approved course in nutrition and foodservice management and pass the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Program meets the requirements for Certified Food Service Manager Requirement to Comply with CFR § 483.60 Food and Nutrition Services.

You can reach the Mississippi State Department of Health, Food Protection Division at:

Address:
570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Yes. Mississippi requires a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) to be on duty during all operating hours.

Yes. AAA Food Handler offers fully online training and a remote-proctored exam accepted statewide.

Enroll online in AAA Food Handler’s approved Food Manager course, complete the accredited training, and pass the proctored Food Protection Manager exam. Once you pass, AAA Food Handler will issue an instant electronic certificate that is recognized by the Mississippi Department of Health, meeting your establishment’s compliance requirements—no additional application to the state is needed.

Yes. AAA Food Handler provides ANSI/ANAB-accredited certification accepted by all Mississippi health departments.

Any Person in Charge (PIC) working in restaurants, food trucks, catering services, hotels, or institutional kitchens.

A score of 70% or higher is required.

Training takes about four hours, and the exam takes two hours, all online.

Yes. AAA Food Handler provides an instant downloadable certificate valid statewide.

Yes. The course includes key HACCP principles required for special processes in Mississippi.

No. Mississippi does not allow bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

• Hot Holding: 135°F
• Cold Holding: 41°F
• Comminuted Meats: 155°F for 15 seconds

Yes. When your Mississippi Food Manager Certification expires, you may retake an ANSI/ANAB-accredited Food Protection Manager exam through AAA Food Handler to maintain compliance with state requirements.

After passing the accredited Food Protection Manager exam through AAA Food Handler, you may present your CFPM certificate as part of your facility’s food permit application or during health inspections.