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Food Safety Certification

Free practice for the Food Handler and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) exams, based on the public-domain FDA Food Code, with Chinese and Spanish explanations. These exams are genuinely offered in several languages depending on the accredited provider you choose: the CFPM manager exam in Chinese, Korean and Japanese (via ServSafe or NRFSP), plus Vietnamese via the Texas state exam; the Food Handler assessment in Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean (via ServSafe); Spanish everywhere. Pick a provider that offers your language.

English中文Español한국어Tiếng Việt

Real test language varies by state: English · Español · 中文 · 한국어 · Tiếng Việt · ja are each offered in some states, not all — see the per-state table below. Languages by state ↓

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Food Handler Certificate

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Food Protection Manager

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🗂️ Exam administration by state

How a food establishment meets the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement varies by state. Most states require at least one CFPM on staff and accept any nationally ANAB-CFP-accredited exam (ServSafe, NRFSP, and others) — so the exam language is set by the provider you choose, not the state, and the manager exam is genuinely available in Chinese, Korean and Japanese (plus Spanish everywhere) nationwide. Texas licenses its own exams (English/Spanish, with a licensed vendor adding Vietnamese and Mandarin) and New York City runs its own exam in 37 languages. Always confirm the current rule with your state or local health department.

StateCertification routeManager-exam languagesTo pass
CaliforniaCA Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) — Retail Food CodeANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
TexasTexas DSHS — Certified Food Manager programTX DSHS-licensed programs + ANAB-CFP accreditedEnglish, Spanish, Vietnamese, ChineseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
New YorkNYC Health Academy (city) / NY State DOH Subpart 14-1 (rest of state)NYC Health city exam / locally-approved training (rest of NY)English, Spanish, Chinese, BengaliTo confirmofficial source ↗
FloridaFL DBPR — Division of Hotels & Restaurants (Rule 61C-4.023)ANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
IllinoisIllinois DPH — Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act (410 ILCS 625)ANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
ArizonaMaricopa County Environmental Services (county-driven)ANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
WashingtonWA State Dept. of Health — WAC 246-215 (CFPM rule eff. Mar 1, 2023)ANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
New JerseyNJ Dept. of Health — Public Health & Food Protection (NJAC 8:24)ANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
GeorgiaGA Dept. of Public Health — Food Service Rules 511-6-1ANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗
MassachusettsMA Dept. of Public Health — Food Protection (105 CMR 590.003)ANAB-CFP accredited (ServSafe, NRFSP, …)English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, JapaneseSet by the accredited exam (e.g. ServSafe 75%)official source ↗

Requirement and accepted-certification facts are confirmed from each state's official page (linked per row). Most states accept any nationally ANAB-CFP-accredited manager exam, so the exam LANGUAGE is set by the provider you pick (ServSafe/NRFSP offer Chinese, Korean and Japanese; Spanish is everywhere), not by the state — the exception is Texas's own DSHS-licensed exams and New York City's city exam. Pass marks and fees marked “to confirm” were not published on the official page. Always verify the current rule with your state or local health department before you register.

Jobs and next steps

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Dishwasher

BLS states kitchen staff may advance to food-preparation/cook work and then supervisory or food-service-manager positions. This is a multi-step path, not a direct promotion guarantee.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Dishwasher

BLS states kitchen staff may advance to food-preparation/cook work and then supervisory or food-service-manager positions. This is a multi-step path, not a direct promotion guarantee.

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Fast Food Crew Member

Food-service kitchen staff may progress through preparation/cook/supervisory work to food-service management; food-manager certification may be useful or locally required but is not an entry requirement for crew work.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Fast Food Crew Member

Food-service kitchen staff may progress through preparation/cook/supervisory work to food-service management; food-manager certification may be useful or locally required but is not an entry requirement for crew work.

varies by state/locality/employer

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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Food Preparation Worker

Food-preparation work is an established rung toward cook/supervisory/food-service-manager work; manager certification depends on jurisdiction.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Food Preparation Worker

Food-preparation work is an established rung toward cook/supervisory/food-service-manager work; manager certification depends on jurisdiction.

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Line Cook

BLS explicitly identifies cooks as a common prior occupation for food-service managers.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Line Cook

BLS explicitly identifies cooks as a common prior occupation for food-service managers.

varies by state/locality/employer

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Restaurant Server (Waiter/Waitress)

BLS explicitly identifies waiters/waitresses as a common prior occupation for food-service managers. Certification is jurisdiction-dependent.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Restaurant Server (Waiter/Waitress)

BLS explicitly identifies waiters/waitresses as a common prior occupation for food-service managers. Certification is jurisdiction-dependent.

varies by state/locality/employer

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Reviewed 2026-08-17

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Sushi Chef

The governed sushi-chef record is encoded under a cook SOC; BLS identifies cooks as common prior work for food-service managers.

Requirements vary by state and locality. Check the authority for where you plan to work.

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Why this is linked: Sushi Chef

The governed sushi-chef record is encoded under a cook SOC; BLS identifies cooks as common prior work for food-service managers.

varies by state/locality/employer

Official or authoritative source:

Reviewed 2026-08-17

PassPrep is an independent study resource. It is not a government agency, state board, NHA, CTEC, IRS, employer, or testing provider.