Food Manager Certification

Food Code Law

Each Food Establishment (including full fixed, seasonal and STFU) shall have at least one full-time manager//knowledgeable person in charge. The person in charge may demonstrate knowledge by passing a test that is ANSI-CFP accredited. Public Health-Muskegon County may require individuals to complete food safety training when there are repeated failures to correct a critical (priority/priority foundation) violation.

This law applies to:

• All food service establishments except:
  • Licensed temporary food service establishments.
  • Vending machine locations.
• An extended retail food establishment.
• A food service establishment operated within a retail grocery.

Legal Requirement Details

For full details on the legal requirements, visit the following links:

• Manager Certification Myths and Facts (PDF)
• Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA): Regulation Number 570 - Manager Certification (PDF)
• MDA Memo: Manager Certification Rules Now Effective (PDF)
• MDA Memo: Manager Certification Rules to Take Effect (PDF)
• Michigan Food Law Section 289.2129

For more information about food manager certification, visit the Michigan Department of Agriculture website.

Local Class Information

ServSafe is offered in Muskegon County through Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and Pioneer Resources. For a list of other ANSI-CFP accredited training choices, visit the ANSI website.