Minnesota ServSafe Safe Food Training

How to become a
Minnesota Certified Food Manager

Questions about the initial certification contact:

The MN Department of Health at: 651-201-4500
Email: Tracie.Zerwas@health.state.mn.us
To print the initial application form click on the link in blue ink
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/food/fmc/fmcinitappnew.pdf

Steps to take to become State Certified:

Register for a SafeFoodTraining course and exam
Complete the state paperwork
Mail information to the State

Step 1- Attend training and take the exam

Register for an NTC SafeFoodTraining Certification course and exam

Step 2- Complete the paperwork

Complete Initial CFM application form
Include a copy of your exam certificate that you passed the exam
Enclose payment amount as specified on the form made payable to Minnesota Department of Health

Step 3- Mail the paperwork

Send the application form, a copy of your exam certificate and payment to the address on the state application

Tip: We suggest you keep copies of your documents