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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. We are currently offering three different options for certification: In-person classes, Online Classes with an In-Person Proctor and Online Classes with Take Exam at Home. 

All three options meet the state requirement for certification. Details for each are below. If you have any questions, email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org 

DOWNLOAD 2021 SCHEDULE

In-person Classes

In-person classes will resume at the end of January 2021. 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. Your concerns are our concerns.

Our years of experience and inside knowledge of the foodservice industry are at the core of our courses, exams and materials. We can prepare you to handle food sanitation risks because we have direct experience with it. We also have reliable materials, flexible options, and expert food safety educators.
  • Full ServSafe Manager Course Instruction and Exam
  • ServSafe Manager 7th Edition Textbook with Updates -- Available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean
  • ServSafe Manager Diagnostic/Practice Test
  • Lunch during the course
  • ServSafe Certificate upon completion (available to download)​
Class sizes will meet all state guidelines for capacity and social distancing. 

SPANISH CLASS

Click for full 2021 calendar 
Certification Only and Retakes
Look for "In-Person or Take at Home" Exam Only options on our event page.​
ServSafe Manager Online Course
The ServSafe Manager Online Course is ideal for individuals who wish to prepare to take the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.

This interactive course has been designed using the latest techniques in learning theory, to deliver current food safety information, in a fun and easy-to-use format. The course covers critical principles including: personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, cleaning and sanitizing, and more. A practice exam is included at the end of the course to help prepare for the proctored ServSafe Manager Certification exam.

All purchases of the ServSafe Manager Online Course are final. Once you begin the course, you will have 90 days to complete it, at which time the course will be deactivated.

TWO WAYS TO TAKE THE ONLINE TEST -- In-person or At Home

Online Class with In-Person Proctor

We are proctoring the online version of the exam at our office in Farmington in groups of 5 or less. Need to certify more than 5 people? Email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org to discuss options. 

Online Proctoring Now Available! 

Online proctoring at home for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam (English) is now available! Schedule your exam at a time that’s convenient for you, all you need is a computer or laptop and a private location. The date you choose for registration is just for processing and will not be your exam date. Exam must be scheduled through Proctor U. 
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This bundle includes the ServSafe Manager online course and the 90-question online Food Protection Manager Certification Exam and online proctoring through ProctorU. The purchase of this bundle also includes administration, processing and a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (valid for 5 years) upon successful completion of the exam.
Things you should know BEFORE you purchase this product:
  • To use the online proctoring service through ProctorU, you must have access to a computer (PC or Mac). Mobile and tablets are not supported. You must also have a working webcam/mic and a private location. Click here to do a basic system test.
  • Proctors give directions in English
  • After your purchase is complete, you will receive an email with a ServSafe Manager Exam Access Code and directions for scheduling your exam through ProctorU.
  • Review regulatory requirements to ensure the online exam is accepted in your area.
  • This product is NOT refundable.

FREE COURSES AND RESOURCES
FOR RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE WORKERS

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Coronavirus is on everyone's mind as its effects are being felt around the world. We're all concerned for the health and safety of our families, friends, and colleagues. Please know that we at ServSafe are taking all necessary measures to safeguard our staff while ensuring that your food safety needs can be met. We are taking enhanced steps to serve you by phone and digitally via text, chat and email.

For 30 years, ServSafe has been at the forefront of preparing restaurant and foodservice workers to deliver safe dining experiences for their guests, while also keeping themselves safe. Every day, we train the restaurant and food service industry on topics like cooking temperatures, safe storage, and cross contamination, as well as hygiene, sanitation, and other risk mitigation activities.

​Because of the challenges presented by COVID-19, we have developed a number of free resources aimed at keeping our workers and the dining public safe.
**NEW**
​ServSafe Conflict De-escalation: COVID-19 Precautions
As restaurants look to enforce COVID-19 requirements, difficult situations may arise with guests adhering to the guidelines. The new de-escalation course offers all restaurant employees guidance on how to reduce tensions and promote a safe environment while maintaining the spirit of hospitality throughout all interactions.
ServSafe has developed Conflict De-escalation, a FREE on-demand training video to train operators and staff in the following areas:
  • Preparation and awareness
  • Signs of escalation
  • Staying calm
  • De-escalation steps
  • Assisting others
  • Getting help
This training video features:
  • An overview of difficult situations related to COVID-19 guest requirements
  • A review of the importance of mindset, listening skills, and the spirit of hospitality when dealing with difficult situations
  • Actions employees can take to de-escalate difficult situations and find solutions
Upon completion of the training video, you will receive a Record of Training PDF with your name on it.  Please note you must use a unique email and not a shared company email address.
ServSafe Reopening Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions
This training video features:
  • Knowing the symptoms of COVID-19 
  • Preventing the spread 
  • Recognizing actions to reduce employee and guest risk 
  • Keeping guests and employees safe
  • Guidelines for face coverings, hand washing, hand sanitizer use, and food handling
  • Guidelines for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting 
  • Changes to maintain social distancing
ServSafe Takeout and Delivery: COVID-19 Precautions
​​Two new, free training videos that address COVID-19 precautions for takeout and delivery.
​Available in English and Spanish.
ServSafe Food Handler 
​​If even one food handler fails to adequately learn or adhere to proper food safety practices, your business – as well as your loyal customers – will be at risk. That’s why the National Restaurant Association (NRA) uses recognized experts to develop and update our comprehensive ServSafe® Food Handler training program. It’s both scientifically based and legally defensible. Available online or on-site, it uses innovative techniques to help employees learn critical concepts and practices. For your protection and peace of mind, use the most trusted training system in the industry. 
ServSuccess: Manager Training Program 
ServSuccess is the Association’s new career workforce development program.  ServSuccess provides learning opportunities across multiple career levels in a way that makes it convenient for our workforce to hone in on their skills and prepare for future career opportunities.  A Certificate of Completion will be provided once each course is fully viewed.  

Email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org to learn about the 10% discount on ServSafe Alcohol, ServSafe Handler, ServSafe Workplace
​ and ServSafe Allergen. 

ServSafe Alcohol provides Real-World,
​State Specific Responsible Alcohol Training
​Protecting your business from the inherent risks of serving alcohol is a high priority. It requires both vigilance and thorough training of everyone involved. That’s why the National Restaurant Association (NRA) engages a variety of experts to continuously monitor all aspects of alcohol safety and update our ServSafe Alcohol® training program, including our resources and practices. Our practical, realistic lessons incorporate state-specific mandates to ensure that your staff can effectively protect your customers as well as  your business. 

ServSafe Alcohol courses available online or email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org to set up a private course for your employees. CRA Members can receive 10% off!  Email to get your discount code. 
ServSafe Allergens: Comprehensive, Convenient Online Training
​The number of Americans affected by food allergies is trending higher every year. 15 million Americans have food allergies, including those at risk for life-threatening anaphylaxis. Preparing your restaurant staff to be allergen-aware can welcome these new customers and increase your revenue. The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has created the ServSafe Allergens™ Online Course — your best source for qualified training that drives home the critical information your employees and managers need to accommodate guests with food allergies and respond to emergencies, should they occur. It’s comprehensive training you can trust.

Register for an online ServSafe Allergens course today. 
​ServSafe Workplace: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Restaurant and Hospitality Employees
Sexual Harassment Prevention is an interactive training program to address and help prevent sexual harassment and the harmful impact it has on individuals and businesses. Developed specifically for our unique industry, this modern, engaging course features scenario-based learning and focuses on the impact to individuals and emphasizes the responsibility each employee has to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Register for an online ServSafe Workplace course today. 
For other questions about ServSafe, email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org. This is the fastest way to contact us. You may also leave a voicemail on our automated ServSafe Help Line at 860.278.8008 option 6.  Someone will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.