Food Safety Manager Certification
If you supervise food operations in Texas, this certification is legally required. Get trained, pass the exam, and stay inspection-ready in as little as two days.
Also known as: Food Manager Certification · ServSafe Manager Certification · Food Protection Manager Certification
$150 self-paced · $175 hybrid · $225 in-person
14 hours including ServSafe exam
5 years accepted across Texas
Texas law requires a certified manager on-site.
No certification means failed inspections, fines of $1,000 or more, or forced closure. One violation can cost more than this course many times over.
You need this certification to open a food business, pass health inspections, legally supervise staff, and avoid penalties.
For front-line employees
Covers basic food safety tasks. Does not qualify you to manage or supervise.
This is what you need
Required for supervisors and operators. Covers systems, inspections, HACCP, and team oversight.
Choose your format.
All tracks include the same state-aligned core content and ServSafe exam preparation.
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Four simple steps.
Choose your format
Self-paced ($150), Hybrid ($175), or In-person ($225).
Complete 14-hour program
Instructor-led training covering all exam topics.
Take ServSafe exam
National Restaurant Association exam included in fee.
Receive certification
Valid for 5 years and accepted at inspections across Texas.
Operate with confidence.
Pass inspections confidently
Know what inspectors look for and stay ready year-round.
Control food safety risks
Time/temperature, contamination, and HACCP fundamentals.
Manage team practices
Set standards, train staff, and enforce safe procedures.
Run sanitation systems
Cleaning schedules, chemical handling, and code compliance.
| Program length | 14 hours |
| Exam | Included |
| Valid for | 5 years |
| Accepted | All of Texas |
Retake is available.
Retake the exam for $35 after 5 days. You do not repeat the full course. Continued prep support is included until you pass.
Most students who complete the full training pass on their first attempt.
Fair and straightforward.
Not satisfied after Day 1? Request a refund. After Day 1, eligibility depends on course progress and exam status. Contact us and we will work with you.
Built for first-timers. Designed for Texas.
Texas-compliant
Meets all state food manager requirements.
ServSafe-focused prep
Built around the NRA exam you will actually take.
Real instructors
Not just a video library. Live, responsive support.
No prior experience needed
Clear structure for first-time food safety managers.
FAQ
Get certified. Stay inspection-ready.
14-hour program · Exam included · Valid 5 years · Texas-compliant.