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“My daughter was able to Obtain her food handlers permit same day after completing and passing the course, which took about 40 minutes from start to finish. a copy of her food handlers was emailed about five minutes after completion, She was then able to hand it into her employer immediately.”

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Cecelia Garmon

“This was a very thorough training. I learned a lot more about cleaning and sanitizing than I have in other trainings. I also enjoyed the questions at the end of each module. It helped to reinforce the material that was in the modules. I would recommend this training to everyone that needs a food handlers certification.”

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“Very thorough training and I learnt alot from it. I am now very well equipped. The price is very reasonable too.”

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Lorraine Santiago

“The overall experience was amazing this course is very well together and detailed about all aspects of how to handle a kitchen and keeping customer and ourselves safe!”

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CONNECTICUT FOOD MANAGER REQUIREMENTS

State Regulations
In Connecticut, any food service establishment classified as a Class III or Class IV operation by the local health department is required to have at least one Qualified Food Operator (QFO) on-site in a supervisory role. This individual must hold a valid Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification.

Note: As of May 2025, House Bill 5626, which proposed removing the CFPM exam requirement for Class 2 establishments, has not been passed. The certification requirement remains in effect.
Who Needs a CFPM?
Required for Class 2, 3, and 4 food establishments
CFPM must be present during all hours of operation
If the CFPM is not on-site, an alternate Person in Charge (PIC) who meets specific qualifications must be designated
Certification Exam
Mandatory
Approved Certification Exams
ServSafe
Always Food Safe
Food Safety Training Requirement
Not required at the state level for general food handlers
Certificate Renewal
Valid for 5 years
Contact your local health department for renewal procedures and updates
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FAQs

A Qualified Food Operator is a food operator employed in a full-time position who has demonstrated an understanding of safe food handling methods. They must be employed full-time, meaning 30 hours per week or the number of hours per week the food facility is open. The qualified food operator must also be in a supervisory position which means that person directs and oversees the performance of other food service employees.

The Qualified Food Operator is expected to operate the food service facility, mobile food vending facility, and catering establishment and is responsible for guaranteeing the training of food service personnel. The food operator must also maintain documentation in the written form of the training program and individual training records of employees and must ensure these records available to the local health department upon request.

Yes, documentation must be provided upon request to the registered sanitation, authorized agent, or local supervisor of health, and maintained on file at the foodservice facility.

No, the Qualified Food Operator does not have to be present at the food facility at all times but they must have another employee designated to be in charge when they are not able to be there.

The law stated that you have 60 days to make sure a food establishment has a Qualified Food Operator employed when a business is just started, there is a change of ownership, or if the previously employed, certified food protection manager quits.

You must employ a replacement Qualified Food Operator within 60 days from the day the previous Qualified Food Operator left the business.

  • Class I & II establishments are not required to employ a QFO
  • Any individual who provides meals to people at registered meal sites
  • A volunteer who serves meals for any nonprofit organization should be excused from the requirement
  • Temporary food service facilities and events sponsored by non-profit organizations such as school sporting events, little league food vendors, church events, and fairs.
  • Soup kitchens that rely on services from volunteers are also excused.

If all of the food establishments are owned by the same person or company, then only one certified food protection manager is mandatory for the operations. If the food establishments are owned by different people or companies or are at different locations, then each one must have its own certified food protection manager.

  • Online Food Manager Training: A self-paced training that is online and incorporates different learning experiences such as graphics, audio, and cooperative learning exercises. This is a very effective learning program.
  • Online Study Guide: A study guide (20+ pages) that covers the major FDA food theories. This study guide also encompasses the Top 10 Tips to Passing the Food Manager Exam and two practice tests. All of these are done online.
  • Food Manager Exam: The test is conducted online via the Always Food Safe Company which is ANAB-accredited and recognized by state and county health departments

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PDF – Study Guide
Tips and Tricks: 10 Tips To Passing A Food Handlers Certificate Exam
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Always Food Safe Certification Exam
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PDF – Study Guide
Tips and Tricks: 10 Tips To Passing A Food Handlers Certificate Exam
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