VERMONT
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

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

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

None specified by the state, but local jurisdictions may have additional requirements.

Yes. Vermont recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making them valid nationwide.

Vermont follows the 2017 FDA Model Food Code. Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above, and cold foods at 41°F or below. 

Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in Vermont.

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 Vermont 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 Manager Program meets the requirements for Certified Food Service Manager Requirement to Comply with CFR § 483.60 Food and Nutrition Services.

No. Vermont does not mandate statewide certification for food managers; however, the Person in Charge (PIC) must demonstrate knowledge of basic food safety principles.

The Vermont Department of Health, Environmental Health Division, oversees food safety in the state.

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No. Vermont does not mandate statewide certification, but a person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge during inspections.

The PIC is responsible for food safety during operating hours and must explain procedures related to temperatures, sanitation, and illness prevention.

Yes. AAA Food Handler’s ANAB-accredited Food Manager Certification is widely accepted by Vermont food establishments and inspectors, and it meets Person-in-Charge knowledge requirements in compliance with the FDA Model Food Code adopted by the state.

No. Vermont does not specify training hours, but inspectors assess knowledge based on FDA Model Food Code principles.

Vermont law does not define expiration. Many employers follow a five-year validity standard.

Yes. Online training and remotely proctored exams are allowed.

Hot and cold holding temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, hygiene, bare-hand contact rules, and cleaning procedures.

Yes, for specialized processes such as reduced oxygen packaging or when applying for a variance.

The Vermont Department of Health – Environmental Health Division.

Not by law, but many choose certification to ensure inspection readiness.

Yes. Certification helps the PIC confidently answer inspector questions and demonstrate compliance.