ServSafe® is an educational program that was developed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA). It’s main goal is to educate food service workers about food safety. But it’s not just for members of the NRA – anyone can become ServSafe® certified.

ServSafe® estimates that the average American purchases about 200 restaurant meals every year. They also estimate that nearly 1 million restaurants in the US employ almost 14 million food service workers. A food safety education program is needed to protect the public from foodborne illness.

The National Restaurant Association has over 40,000 members representing nearly 500,000 food service establishments. ServSafe® draws on the experience of these members and the recommendations in the United States Food Code for their curriculum. They provide a nationally accredited certi!cate in food safety that is required by law in many states.