In case you haven't figured it out, the "enforcement personnel on-site" means you send somebody from your staff to take a test and get certified. It doesn't mean there is a state employee on the premises. (Every hospital is required to have one, too; they are called "infection control nurse".)
Certified Food Protection Managers
All food establishments, with the exception of Risk Level 1, are required to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). Obtaining a certification involves a two-step process.
Seek instruction and testing from a private company who offers one of the approved exams. The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) does not provide instruction or give these exams - see the list of WCHD approved CFPM instructors that provide classes.
Acquire a Certified Food Protection Manager photo ID card from the WCHD. To do this, bring:
A copy of the passing certificate and
Photo identification.
If an approved computer based learning course was taken, submit documentation of successfully passing the course.
There is a fee for Certified Food Protection Manager certificates and photo ID issuances and renewals. We accept cash, checks, and Visa/MasterCard.
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Oh, wait; that's Reno. Sorry. Here's Mass.
Code Requirements
Effective October 1, 2001, the Massachusetts Food Establishment Regulation, 105 CMR 590:003(A)(2) requires food establishments to have at least one person-in-charge (PIC) who is a certified food protection manager. This person must be at least eighteen years of age and be a full-time equivalent on-site manager or supervisor.
How to Become a Certified Food Protection Manager
A PIC becomes a certified food protection manager by passing one of four accredited examinations. The four accredited examination development companies are:
Certifying Board for Dietary Managers, 1-800-323-1908
Experior Assessments, 1-800-200-6241
National registry of Food safety Professionals, 1-800-446-0257
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (ServSafe), 1-800-765-2122
Independent consultants and organizations administer these examinations. Upon passing one of the accredited exams the PIC will receive a certificate and will be in compliance with the certification requirement.
Although training is not a Massachusetts requirement, it is strongly recommended. Most consultants and organizations conduct training and then administer an exam. Training is usually needed in order to pass the examination.
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