License: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)

Minnesota Department of Health Division of Health Policy and Systems Compliance external site

121 East Seventh Place or PO Box 64975

St. Paul, MN 55101

(651) 201-5000

The Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is a leader for the food establishmentâ??s food safety team. The CFPM is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as meeting specific training requirements, and helps reduce the risk of foodborne illness by demonstrating safe food handling practices and sharing food safety knowledge with the food establishmentâ??s employees. MDH administers the Minnesota CFPM program for MDH, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and delegated agencies. <div style="font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Reviw:Â <a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html" style="font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)</a></strong></div> <div style="font-size: 9pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div style="font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Minnesota Food Code <br /></strong></div> <div style="font-size: 9pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CFPM requirements for food establishments, exemptions, initial and renewal training requirements, and certification process</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/rules/foodcode/index.html">Minnesota Food Code</a> <br /> <br /></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div style="font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>CFPM Fact Sheet <br /></strong></div> <div style="font-size: 9pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Information about CFPM duties in Minnesota, required training, initial and renewal certification, approved exams, application forms and frequently asked questions</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/docs/cfpm/mncfpmfs.pdf">Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) (PDF)</a> <br /> <br /></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div style="font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Initial and Renewal Process <br /></strong></div> <div style="font-size: 9pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A description of required training, approved exams for initial certification, downloadable applications, and other useful tips</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html">Initial and Renewal Process</a> <br /> <br /></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div style="font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Instructors <br /></strong></div> <div style="font-size: 9pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Instructor qualifications, continuing education course requirements, and application for instructors and courses</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/insthow.html">Instructors</a> <br /> <br /></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div style="font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Tools and Resources</strong></div> <div style="font-size: 9pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">CFPM look-up (search by name or FM number), initial course, exam and continuing education search tool, downloadable CFPM applications, and other helpful resources for CFPMs, CFPM instructors and environmental health professionals</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/cfmtools.html"><br /></a></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/cfmtools.html">Tools and Resources</a> <br /> <br /></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div style="font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>CFPM Requirements</strong></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><br /></strong></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">All food establishments are required to employ a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), except for those listed under the exemptions.</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Â </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/require.html">CFPM Requirements</a></div> None