Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)

The Minnesota certified food protection manager (CFPM) is a leader for the food establishment’s food safety team. The CFPM is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) 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 establishment’s employees. MDH administers the Minnesota CFPM program for MDH, MDA and delegated agencies.

Minnesota Food Code

CFPM requirements for food establishments, exemptions, initial and renewal training requirements, and certification process

• Minnesota Food Code

CFPM Fact Sheet

Information about CFPM duties in Minnesota, required training, initial and renewal certification, approved exams, application forms and frequently asked questions

• Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) (PDF)
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Initial and renewal process

A description of required training, approved exams for initial certification, downloadable applications, and other useful tips

• Initial and Renewal Process

Instructors

Instructor qualifications, continuing education course requirements, and application for instructors and courses

• Instructors

Tools and resources

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

• Tools and Resources

CFPM requirements

All food establishments are required to employ a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), except for those listed under the exemptions.

• CFPM Requirements