Training and certifications
CFPM requirements
Certified Food Protection Manager
In Minneapolis, food businesses must have a Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager.
The Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be in place before opening and at all times after opening. CFPM training is available in several languages at multiple locations in the metro area.
Only Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager certificates are recognized in Minneapolis.
Learn more by visiting the Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager website or call 651-201-4500.
Food handler courses
Minneapolis Health Department trainings
The Minneapolis Health Department offers three food handler training courses.
Trainings average about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours long. These are basic food safety training for food handlers. They are not Certified Food Protection Manager trainings.
Visit Food Handler Training for more information about the trainings
Minneapolis Licensed food businesses can request voucher codes for their staff to take a food handler training for free.
Resources
Find food safety classed from the University of Minnesota Extension Services
K-12 food safety training
Food safety can be fun and interesting for students in any grade.
Teachers in Minneapolis schools can have a health inspector visit their class. Students will learn basics of food safety from a health inspector.
We will work with each teacher to create an age-appropriate lesson plan. For example:
- Younger students might learn about basic hygiene when preparing food
- High school students might learn about safe cooking temperatures and working in food service
Trainings typically last between 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Request a training
If you would like to have a health inspector visit your class, fill out our request form. We will contact you within three business days to discuss your teaching needs.
Fill out our Student Food Safety Training Request form
Topics
Trainings are presented in different formats. Some topics have hands-on learning components.
Popular topics include:
- Hand hygiene
- Basic food safety
- Food allergies
- Health inspections
- Germ theory
- Bacterial growth
Contact us
Environmental Health
Minneapolis Health Department
Phone
Address
Public Service Center505 Fourth Ave S, Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415