Empower Your Career and Ensure Compliance with the Gold Standard in Food Safety.
The WFSO-USA Food Protection Manager Certification Exam is a globally recognized, ANAB-CFP accredited assessment designed for food service professionals who aspire to leadership roles. Whether you are looking to become the designated Person in Charge (PIC) or simply want to validate your expertise in food safety, this certification demonstrates your ability to protect the public and manage a safe, compliant operation.
🏆 Why Choose the WFSO-USA Exam?
- ANAB-CFP Accredited: Fully accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANAB) and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) (Accreditation #9129), meeting FDA Food Code requirements for a “Certified Food Protection Manager.”
- Regulatory Compliance: Accepted by health departments nationwide as valid proof of food safety managerial competence.
- Global Best Practices: Backed by the World Food Safety Organization, ensuring you are tested on both U.S. standards and global safety principles.
- Flexible Testing Options: Take your exam at an approved in-person testing site or from the comfort of your home via Live Remote Proctoring (LRP).
📝 Exam Details at a Glance
- Format: 90 Multiple Choice Questions (80 Scored + 10 Pilot Questions).
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
- Delivery: Computer-based only (No paper exams).
- Language: English.
- Passing Score: Scaled score of 500 (Range: 200–800).
- Validity: Certification is valid for 5 years from the date of passing.
📚 What You Will Be Tested On
The exam assesses your knowledge, skills, and abilities in critical areas of food protection. To pass, you must demonstrate proficiency in:
- Personal Hygiene: Employee health, handwashing, and preventing pathogen transmission.
- Food Hygiene & Handling: Time and temperature controls, cross-contamination prevention, and safe preparation methods.
- Facility Management: Cleaning and sanitation, equipment maintenance, and pest control.
- HACCP & Safety Systems: Implementing and managing Active Managerial Control and Food Safety Management Systems.
- Regulatory Compliance: Understanding federal, state, and local food codes.
🎓 Who Should Take This Exam?
This certification is essential for:
- Kitchen Managers and Chefs
- Restaurant Owners and Operators
- Catering Managers
- Food Service Directors (Schools, Healthcare, Corrections)
- Any staff member designated as the Person in Charge (PIC) during inspections.
✅ Prerequisites & Preparation
- While there are no mandatory prerequisites to sit for the exam, the WFSO highly recommends candidates complete a training program whether in-person, online or remote before sitting for the exam.
HRBUniversal 2026 Pricing
In-Person Instructor-Led Course & Exam
- Under 5 days before the Course & Exam Ticket – $209
- 14 – 5 Days Before the Course & Exam Ticket – $189
- 15 More Days Before the Course & Exam Ticket – $169
- Exam Only – $129
