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ServSafe for Managers – Certification Training & Test

Aug 26 9:00 am — 5:00 pm
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Thank you to our Premier Sponsor: Marble Bridge Funding!

This full-day workshop provides the official ServSafe Food Safety Manager Training required by California law for food establishments. Whether you’re running a restaurant, food truck, or catering business, this certification is essential to ensure food safety and meet health department regulations.

Led by a certified ServSafe instructor, the course covers being a certified Food Safety Manager and prepares you for the Servsafe exam (included):

  • Foodborne illness and prevention
  • Safe food handling and preparation
  • Cleaning and sanitizing procedures
  • Time and temperature control
  • Personal hygiene
  • Regulatory compliance

The day includes six hours of training followed by the official 2-hour ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  1. You may choose to take EITHER the print or online version of the exam. If taking the online version, you must bring your own laptop.
  2. Prepare in Advance (Required for First-Time Examinees)
  3. If this is your first time taking the Food Safety Manager exam, you are strongly encouraged to begin studying at least 2 weeks in advance.

Order the required coursebook here:

COST: $149.00 (includes class and certification exam)

PAYMENT / REGISTRATION:

Eventbrite (payment link). (Eventbrite adds a non-refundable processing fee that is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.)

RETESTING:

In the event you do not pass the test, you have the option to attend our next class (next quarter) for $35 or, if you need before then, then you’ll have the option to pay an additional $75 for a one-on-one test administration.

REFUNDS:

Eventbrite refunds will only be granted if we receive notification by midnight of the night before (i.e. 8/25 at 11:59 PM), less Eventbrite’s non-refundable cancellation processing fee.

Event Details / Timeline:

9:00 AM: Class begins

Lunch will not be provided; however, there are many wonderful area restaurants and quick-fare options nearby.

3:00 PM Test begins (Online test option is available, but you must bring your own laptop. Physical text exams forms are included.)

NEW VENUE Address:

Sonoma Clean Power Customer Center @ 741 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa, CA

Parking:

Parking is available in the 3rd Street Garage at 625 3rd Street.

Hourly Rate: First hour free, then $1.00/hour

Thank you to our Premier Sponsor: Marble Bridge Lending 

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance of this event. Please send an email with the subject header: ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to Sonoma SBDC at 707-595-0060 or email info@sonomasbdc.org.

The Sonoma SBDC welcomes all entrepreneurs and business owners. Our events and services are open to anyone interested in small business development. 

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