Safe Plates for Food Managers

This program prepares managers for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved Food Protection Manager Certification. Managers successfully completing this ANSI exam meet the FDA Food Code 2022 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. 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 $135 per person. Includes all instruction, book, Certification test, and proctor.  Registration available on-line through Eventbrite. After registration is complete, books and study material can be picked up at the Extension Office before the class starts. Books also available the first day of class.
• Books and classes will be in English, tests are available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Traditional Modern 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.