ServSafe certification is a training program that provides food safety knowledge and training to food service workers to ensure they comply with federal and state law. The ServSafe program offers various certifications, including the ServSafe Food Handler Certificate of Achievement, ServSafe Manager Certification, ServSafe Alcohol, and ServSafe Allergens.

The ServSafe Food Handler program is comprehensive and provides training on Basic Food Safety, Personal Hygiene, Cross-Contamination and Allergens, Time & Temperature, and Cleaning and Sanitation. The program includes an interactive course and a 40-question exam, which is non-proctored and has no time limit. The exam is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean.

The ServSafe Manager Certification verifies that a manager or person-in-charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness. The certification is required in many areas in the United States for managers of restaurants with more than 20 employees. The ServSafe Manager exam includes 90 multiple-choice questions, and participants must answer at least 75% of the food safety questions correctly to pass. The exam can be taken online or in person.

The ServSafe certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and under the Conference for Food Protection Standards. The certification is valid for a certain period of time, depending on the type of certification. For example, the ServSafe Food Handler Certificate is valid for three years, while the ServSafe Manager Certification is valid for five years.