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ServSafe

What is ServSafe?

The ServSafe program is the most widely recognized food safety certification in the nation. The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Program has been deemed valid, reliable, and legally defensible, as well as transferable between Jurisdictions.​

 Here's why.

  • Uses quality materials and exams created by foodservice and regulatory experts exclusively for the foodservice industry
  • Reinvests proceeds from programs back into the industry
  • Accepted in all 50 states, making it ideal for single and multi-unit operations
  • A single source, one-stop show for both food safety training and the certification examination
  • Delivers up-to-date regulatory information
  • Provides support from foodservice subject matter experts available to answer question

 

Alaska CHARR provides in-person Certified Food Protection Manager Certification training in Anchorage.

 

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ServSafe Challenge/Renewal Test

ServeSafe In Person Course

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Currently the DEC and MOA food codes require that an establishment with a risk type of F002 or F003 must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) actively on site per shift. Please contact the Department of Environmental Health food safety and sanitation program at 877-233-3663 or the MOA at 343-4200 to verify your establishments risk type. The CFPM is the person in charge of the day to day activities. Please see the chart at the end of this section for additional information.

 

Yes, ServSafe is a nationally recognized certification.

 

The class is approximately 8 hours long with a 30-45 minute lunch break.

 

All exams are online, and results are available instantly.

 

For those who have previously attended the class and simply need to renew/update their certification, the exam is available in the CHARR office by appointment. 

 

The exam contains 90 multiple choice questions. Students must score a 75% or better to successfully pass the course.Is the exam open book? ServSafe® instructors are required to follow strict exam security procedures. The book and/or notes may not be used when taking the exam.

 

Five years.

 

No. The CFPM on staff will be the person expected to ensure compliance with the food worker card requirement and to maintain those records

The course we offer is an 8 hour refresher course primarily intended for people in the industry.

Alaska CHARR does not offer food worker or food handler card training or certification.

 

 

Statewide ServSafe Instructors

ServSafe Classes and/or proctored testing sites are available around the state. Contact the individual in your area for more information:

 

Anchorage

Rebecca Giedosh-Ruge, 907.274.8133

Fairbanks

Jason Capp, 907.347.8653

Kodiak

TBD

Seward

Elizabeth Johnston, 907.224.6108

Tok

Ann Pennington, 907.883.5151 EXT. 119

UAF-Community & Technical College

Luis Manual Martinez, 907.455.2929