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    Title: Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)
    Alternate Title:
    Description: 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) 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, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and delegated agencies.
    Subject: Food
    Food Professionals
    Restaurants
    Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:13:20 PM
    Modification Date: 1/24/2025 10:11:39 AM
    Agency Name: Health (MDH), Minnesota Department of
    Agency URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us
    Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Health is the state's lead public health agency, responsible for protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.
    Agency Phone: 651-201-5000
    888-345-0823
    Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us
    Agency Address: Health, Minnesota Dept. of
    625 Robert St. N.
    P.O. Box 64975
    St. Paul
    MN
    55164-0975
    Unit Name: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Program
    Unit URL:
    Unit Description:
    Unit Phone: 651-201-4500
    Unit Fax: Contact person(s): health.fmc@state.mn.us
    Unit URL:
    Unit Address:
    P.O. Box 64899
    85 7th Place E.
    St. Paul
    MN
    55164-0899
    Audience: Application URL: https://mn-mdh.portal.opengov.com/categories/1087/record-types/6570
    Renewal URL:
    Versa URL:
    Requirements:
     

    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
     
    Fact Sheet

      CFPM Requirements

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


      Rules: 4626.0033

      Statutes: 157.16
      157.011

      Forms:

      Initial applicants

      Go to Certified Food Protection Manager Registration - Apply Online for new applicants.
      Note: This is not for renewals. Please Contact us, to obtain instructions and a unique claim code to renew your record.

      Duplicate applicants

      Go to Certified Food Protection Manager Duplicate Registration - Apply Online for duplicate applicants.

      Licensing System help includes answers to common problems had while applying for a credential at the Minnesota Department of Health Licensing System.

      Approved exams

      Applicants for initial certification must provide proof they have passed an exam from an organization accredited by the ANSI-CFP Accreditation Program

      Instructor form

      MDH reviews instructor qualifications and continuing education courses to ensure they meet Minnesota food code requirements. Use this fillable form to submit your information to MDH for review. There is no fee.

      CPFM instructor login

      If you are an approved instructor, you may add courses, change course information, or cancel courses.

      Applications and forms are available at Tools and Resources

      Fees:

      Initial Certification fee - $35

      Renewal Certification fee - $35

      Duplicate Certificate fee - $20


      Period of Issuance:

      Minnesota CFPM expires three years from the effective date printed on the MDH certificate.


      Length of Determination: You should receive your initial or renewed Minnesota CFPM within ten to 45 days of when your complete application is received in our office.
      Other Info:
      Activity: Restaurants
      Food
      Food Service
      License Detail URL:

      Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)

      CPFM look-up

      Minnesota Department of Health

            


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