PENNSYLVANIA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

Pennsylvania Food Manager Certification demonstrates your expertise in food safety management, helping to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain compliance with Pennsylvania’s food service laws.

Yes. The AAA Food Handler Food Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and meets standards set by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making it valid across Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Selecting a program accredited by the ANAB and CFP ensures that your certification meets nationally recognized food safety standards, helping you gain trust and recognition across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Yes. The AAA Food Handler program meets food safety requirements outlined in CFR § 483.60, making it an approved choice for healthcare kitchens, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and dietary service operations throughout Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania food managers must adhere to regulations modeled after the FDA Food Code, ensuring they maintain safe food handling, sanitation practices, and supervisory oversight in food establishments statewide.

In Pennsylvania, compliance is verified by requiring food establishments to employ Certified Food Protection Managers who have earned certification through an ANAB-CFP Accredited program, following FDA Food Code principles.

Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations closely follow the FDA Food Code, requiring food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager to oversee proper food handling and sanitation practices.

Yes. With AAA Food Handler, you can complete both the food manager training and the certification exam 100% online. The exam is remotely proctored to maintain security and meet ANAB-CFP Accreditation standards.

Once you pass, you can immediately download and print your official Food Manager Certificate. You will then be recognized as a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) under Pennsylvania’s food safety compliance rules.

The Gold Package offers comprehensive training and exam preparation. The Diamond Package includes a one-time free retest for added security. If you feel confident without training, the Exam Only package is ideal, while the Training Only option is perfect for those who prefer to study before scheduling an exam.

Yes. Our Group Registration system allows business owners and managers to enroll multiple employees, track their training progress, monitor exam results, and manage certificates—all from one convenient dashboard.

In Pennsylvania, food establishments licensed by the state must have at least one staff member who is a certified food protection manager (CFPM). This certification is essential for demonstrating knowledge of proper food safety practices.

Exceptions apply to certain low-risk operations, such as those selling only sealed, prepackaged items—and some nonprofit organizations.

The certified manager doesn’t need to be present during all business hours but must be reachable at all times the facility is operating. Each certified individual may only be designated for one location.

To earn certification, candidates must pass an exam from an ANAB-CFP Accredited program, like the one provided by AAA Food Handler.

It’s also important to know that several counties in Pennsylvania oversee their own food safety manager regulations. These include:

• Allegheny County

• Bucks County

• Chester County

• Montgomery County

• Philadelphia County

• State College Borough

If your business falls under one of these jurisdictions, be sure to consult the local health department to confirm accepted training providers and specific guidelines.

Yes. Pennsylvania requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager per food establishment.

 Yes. Certifications accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and aligned with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) are required and accepted statewide.

Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed by re-examination.

 Yes. Counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny may require additional registration or fees after certification.

 The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services.

Yes. AAA Food Handler’s ANAB-CFP Accredited CFPM program is accepted statewide in Pennsylvania for food code compliance.