VIRGINIA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

Yes. Once you’re a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), you’re qualified to coach new staff on safety practices like hand hygiene, sanitization, cold storage, and allergen prevention—all of which are essential in Virginia kitchens.

AAA Food Handler’s exam is accredited by the ANAB and follows standards set by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). These credentials make it the preferred certification choice for brands like Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, and Marriott.

Yes. The Virginia Food Manager Certification is valid throughout the state and stays with you regardless of where you work, as long as it was issued through a program accredited by the ANAB.

Yes. Virginia health inspectors recognize certifications earned from programs that are accredited by the ANAB and follow the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards.

Having a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on-site significantly reduces the risk of violations during health inspections. Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPMs) are trained to monitor food handling, maintain temperature logs, oversee sanitation practices, and manage critical control points—all of which align with Virginia’s inspection standards.

Yes. Employers across Virginia often require a valid Food Protection Manager Certification for advancement into roles like shift supervisor, kitchen manager, or quality assurance lead.

AAA Food Handler provides a group management dashboard that allows owners and supervisors to enroll staff, assign training, and download certificates from one place—ideal for franchise or multi-unit operations in Virginia.

Yes. This certification meets food safety standards under CFR § 483.60, making it valid for dietary services in hospitals, assisted living facilities, and public school kitchens across Virginia.

Programs accredited by the ANAB meet national benchmarks for training and exam reliability. Virginia’s health departments require this level of accreditation for a Food Protection Manager Certification to be recognized.

The Conference for Food Protection (CFP) develops the national model standards for food safety training and certification. AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is aligned with Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards and accredited by the ANAB for full acceptance in Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Health, along with local health departments, enforces Food Protection Manager Certification requirements and ensures that food establishments meet state-mandated safety training rules.

Virginia’s food safety regulations align closely with FDA guidelines. According to the Virginia Food Regulations, every food establishment must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff who holds supervisory or managerial authority over food handling and preparation.

To meet this requirement, managers must pass a recognized food safety exam that’s part of an ANAB-accredited certification program, such as the one offered by AAA Food Handler. Earning this certification confirms your understanding of critical food safety principles and your ability to help prevent foodborne illness in a professional kitchen.

For official compliance details, contact:

Virginia Department of Health
Food and Environmental Services
109 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219

The Food Protection Manager Certification is valid for up to five years in Virginia, provided it was issued by a program accredited by the ANAB and recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).