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Safe Plates is NC State Extension’s family of evidence-based food safety programming and resources for retail, community, and home-based food safety.

The Brunswick County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension offers Safe Plates for Food Managers and Safe Plates Food Handlers.

Safe Plates for Food Managers

This program prepares managers for the American National Standards Institute approved Food Protection Manager Certification. Managers successfully completing this ANSI exam meet the FDA Food Code 2017 requirement for a Certified Food Protection Manager. This certificate not only meets the same requirement in North Carolina but is also good throughout the United States for five years. Managers trained in Safe Plates for Food Managers are equipped to create a work environment that minimizes food safety risks in their restaurants, cafeterias, and grocery stores through best practices, open communication, and thoughtful practice.

Safe Plates differs from other food safety manager classes as it is taught through case studies, storytelling, activities, and discussion. Course content includes developing a food safety culture at the worksite, safe handling, preparation, storage, allergens, and active management. This class is interactive and encourages participants to engage with the material.

Virtual Safe Plates for Food Safety Manager Course

Registration can be completed at go.ncsu.edu/spfm-online, and immediate access to the course is granted upon registration.
Price of the course depends on if you want to purchase the training and exam together. Please see the options below:
- Training + In-Person Exam – $125 Price includes 365-day access to the program and online instructors plus the cost of the exam.
- Training Only – $90 Price includes 365-day access to the program and online instructors.
To view our help videos on registration, accessing the course, and more, please visit go.ncsu.edu/spfm-help. You can also view a list of FAQs about the program.
Tests will be given in person at the Brunswick County Extension Center in Bolivia, NC. (See schedule below. Pre-registration required.

In-Person Safe Plates for Food Safety Manager Course

Comprehensive multi-day sessions for food service managers and supervisory staff.
Taught in Brunswick County.
Registration fee is $125 per person. Includes all instruction, book, test, and proctor. Check or money order only payable to Brunswick County. It is recommended to pay in person at the Extension office in Bolivia and pick up a book before class starts.
Books and classes will be in English, tests are available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Traditional Chinese (need 15 days notice).
Accommodations related to a disability should be made 15 days before class.
Tests will be given on the last day of class.

Safe Plates for Food Handler Training Program

Safe Plates for Food Handlers is a short training that covers basic information on safe food handling. This program covers temperature control, personal hygiene and health, preventing cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, and allergens.

Registration fee: $20

This program is ideal for anyone working in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other food establishments. This course is also appropriate for volunteer and temporary food handlers, such as those working at soup kitchens or fundraising events. Great for churches and organizations that frequently serve food to groups. Also, serves as a resume builder for those seeking employment in the food service field.

Note: This is NOT a Food Safety Manager Training. It would be appropriate as a review for individuals that have completed the Food Safety Manager Certification in the past. Previously certified FSM may take the ANSI exam after this class for an additional fee.

2023 Class Information:

Class	Location	Date & Time	Cost	Testing


Safe Plates for Food Managers	Southport/Oak Island Chamber of Commerce 4433 Long Beach Rd. SE Southport, NC	January 23, 2024 and January 29, 2024, February 5, 2024 from 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	$125 check or money order only	February 5, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.
Safe Plates for Food Handlers	No classes scheduled.
Online Safe Plates for Food Managers	Online registration is through the NCSU Reporter System	Self-paced	$125 credit card only	In-person testing will be: December 4th at 2:30 p.m. at the Extension Office in Bolivia, NC October 30th at 2:30 p.m. at 2nd Floor Meeting Room of the Brunswick County Administration Building at the Government Complex in Bolivia, NC February 5, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Southport/Oak Island Chamber of Commerce

Please make reservations at least 15 days before the date on which you plan to test. Tests are available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.

For more information on Safe Plates in Brunswick County, call 910.253.2610 or email Cheryle Syracuse, clsyracu@ncsu.edu.

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