Health Department Approved, ANAB-CFP Accredited Certified Food Manager Exam
* 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.
Missouri 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.
Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Yes. Most Missouri food establishments are required to have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The certification must come from a program accredited by the ANAB.
AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and meets national food safety standards established by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making it valid statewide in Missouri.
Yes. Both the training and the exam are available online 24/7. You can complete the entire process at your own pace and download your certificate immediately after passing.
Yes. The certification from AAA Food Handler meets the requirements of both city and county health departments across Missouri, ensuring you’re compliant at every jurisdictional level.
The certification is accepted in Boone County (including Columbia), Cape Girardeau, Clay County, Dent County, Franklin County, the City of Independence, Jefferson County, Kansas City, Lincoln County, Marion County, Platte County, St. Charles County, and both St. Louis City and County.
Once you pass the exam, your Missouri Food Manager Certification remains valid for 5 years throughout Missouri.
To stay compliant with Missouri food safety laws, you must retake and pass a new exam from a program accredited by the ANAB when your certification expires.
Yes. AAA Food Handler’s certification meets federal food safety requirements outlined in CFR § 483.60, making it valid in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and other dietary service operations.
AAA Food Handler offers one free retest with most packages if you complete all training and practice tests before your first attempt. Additional retests are available for a fee.
Once you earn your Food Protection Manager Certification, it belongs to you personally, not to your employer. You can present it to any food establishment in Missouri where you work, as long as it remains valid.
Programs accredited by the ANAB are nationally recognized and meet strict quality standards, ensuring your certification is valid across Missouri and other U.S. states.
Yes. AAA Food Handler offers the Food Protection Manager Certification training and exam in both English and Spanish, and both language options are accepted by health departments throughout Missouri.
For official guidance, contact:
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Bureau of Environmental Health Services
912 Wildwood
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102
Website: https://health.mo.gov
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
good class
the number of modules are intimidating at first but very easy to learn
Easy to follow along
Really ejoyed learning the course!!!
1. Detailed. Not Boring.
2. Useful for Visual-dependent Trainee
3. Modules are subdivided efficiently.
4. Clear verbiage.
5. Precise and concise.
6. Voice-over is not annoying.
7. Text and font types are appropriate.
8. NO distracting animations.
9. Well-inputted slides by category.
Thank you so much for the learning experience. Done completing in a very short time with full comprehension.
Great