Know your state's regulatory requirements.

For the sake of your entire operation, it's critical that each instructor knows their individual state's food safety training requirements, and abides by them. These regulations can vary from state to state and sometimes by county or city.

Click on your state below to find your state and local requirements.

Additional requirements information.

ServSafe Certification and recertification information.
ServSafe certification is valid for five years. However, this requirement may vary depending on the local requirements in your area, and possibly your own organization's standards. You should follow the most stringent guidelines.

Each candidate may recertify by taking the ServSafe Certification Exam prior to the applicable date of expiration.

If any instructor has questions about their state's requirements, they should contact their State Restaurant Association and state or local health department for more information.