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ServSafe Food Safety Training

ServSafe Manager

All restaurants in Connecticut are required to have a certified food protection manager on staff. The ServSafe Manager course will certify you as a Certified Food Protection Manager, formerly known as the QFO. The CRA offers two different options for certification: In-person classes or Online Classes with Take Exam at Home. Both options meet the state requirement for certification.

ServSafe Manager In-Person Classes

The ServSafe Manager in-person training is conducted throughout Connecticut in a one day, 8-hour session in a professional, conference atmosphere. Our instructors have an excellent record of success, with over 90% of learners passing the ServSafe Manager exam on their first attempt. 

  • CRA Member discount available!
  • Classes are held weekly at locations across the state.
  • English and Spanish classes available.
  • Course & Exam and Exam Only bundles are available.

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ServSafe Manager Online

Get your ServSafe Manager certification online! This package includes an interactive course, practice exam, and proctored ServSafe Manager Certification exam.

  • Bundles are available for Course & Exam, or Exam Only. 
  • English and Spanish courses available.

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ServSafe Food Handler Online

ServSafe Food Handler is for an employee seeking their Food Handler Card or an operation seeking a compliant solution for employees.

This comprehensive solution that delivers consistent food safety training to employees. This ensures the same food safety principles are delivered each and every time. This certificate is valid for three years.

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ServSafe Allergen Online

ServSafe Allergen is a comprehensive solution that delivers consistent allergens training for people who prepare food. 

ServSafe Allergen is an online, interactive course drives home critical information your employees and managers need in order to accommodate guests with food allergies and respond to emergencies should they occur. This course is appropriate for anyone who prepares food including back of the house employees, managers and even culinary students. This certificate is valid for three years.

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The ServSafe program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks you do every day.

The Connecticut Restaurant Association offers the following ServSafe Food Safety products:

  • ServSafe Manager (in-person and online options available)
  • ServSafe Food Handler
  • ServSafe Allergen
The ServSafe Program is a certification the industry trusts. More than 3 million ServSafe Food Protection Manager certifications have been awarded to date. The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam is valid, reliable and legally defensible, and is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP).

Every foodservice operation is required by the State of Connecticut to designate a Person in Charge (PIC) who is certified as a Certified Food Protection manager (formerly known as the QFO), whose responsibilities not only include food safety, but staff training as well. There must be a certified person in charge on site during all shifts. You can view the Food Safety Regulations here.  
  • The ServSafe Manager Certification verifies that the designated person-in-charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness. ​
  • The ServSafe Food Handler Certificate verifies basic food safety knowledge and is for individuals in food handler employee-level positions.
If you are a manager or seeking to have the right certification for the Public Health Department, you need ServSafe Manager. This exam will give you the Certified Food Protection Manager certification (formerly known as the QFO).  
If you are seeking a Cottage Food License, you can take either ServSafe Manager or ServSafe Food Handler. To learn more about Cottage Food, Click HERE.