Arkansas Food Manager Certification

Training, exam, and certification — all in one place

  • Arkansas-Approved. ANAB–CFP Accredited.
FoodSafePal Food Manager Certification Certificate

How to Earn Your Arkansas Food Manager Certification

1. Enroll

Choose training, exam, or both, and checkout in a few clicks — quick and secure. This manager certification is accepted in Arkansas.

2. Train, Test, or Both — All Online

Complete your training at your own pace, take your proctored exam online, or both — no scheduling hassles, no testing center required.

3. Get Certified

Pass your exam and your CFPM certification is issued instantly. Download, print, or email it on the spot.

Choose Your Path to Arkansas Food Manager Certification

Training, exam, or both. Find the right fit.

Food Manager Training

$125
Great for preparing and studying ahead of time
  • Comprehensive training covering every exam topic
  • Study on your schedule — revisit any section, any time
  • 75-question practice exam with correct answer reveal
  • Live online proctor included — no extra fee
  • Earn your official ANAB-CFP-accredited certification instantly upon passing
  • 2 attempts included — most people pass on their first try
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Food Manager Exam

$99
Best for experienced managers ready to test
  • Comprehensive training covering every exam topic
  • Study on your schedule — revisit any section, any time
  • 75-question practice exam with correct answer reveal
  • Live online proctor included — no extra fee
  • Earn your official ANAB-CFP-accredited certification instantly upon passing
  • 2 attempts included — most people pass on their first try
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Food Manager Training + Exam

$159
Save $65 — best value
Perfect for full prep and certification in one
  • Comprehensive training covering every exam topic
  • Study on your schedule — revisit any section, any time
  • 75-question practice exam with correct answer reveal
  • Live online proctor included — no extra fee
  • Earn your official ANAB-CFP-accredited certification instantly upon passing
  • 2 attempts included — most people pass on their first try
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Arkansas Food Manager Certification — Common Questions

Arkansas’s food code requires that at least one person with supervisory responsibilities holds certified food manager certification at most food service establishments — specifically those that handle and cook raw meat, poultry, or seafood. This includes restaurants, diners, cafes, food trucks, catering companies, delis, school cafeterias, hospital cafeterias, nursing home kitchens, assisted living facility kitchens, correctional facility kitchens, military base dining facilities, and any operation that cooks, cools, or reheats food.

Higher-complexity operations like sushi restaurants, establishments that cure or smoke meats in-house, or those using specialized cooking techniques like sous vide are also required to have a certified manager on-site at all times.

If you own multiple permitted departments within the same building — such as a grocery store with a deli, bakery, and hot food counter — one certified manager can cover all departments.

Coffee shops, convenience stores, and establishments that only serve pre-packaged or minimally handled food are generally exempt.

No. There are no prerequisites to sit for the food manager certification exam. You can purchase and take the exam directly — no training required. That said, most people choose to train first to feel confident and avoid the cost of retaking the exam. FoodSafePal offers training, the exam, or both — you choose what you need.

Yes. FoodSafePal’s food manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited — the same national standard recognized by health departments and employers across Arkansas. Your certification will be accepted statewide.

That depends on your path. Training typically takes a few hours and is completely self-paced. The exam is 75 questions with a 90-minute time limit. Once you pass, your certification is issued instantly — no waiting, no mailing, no delays.

Every exam purchase includes one free retake. If you don’t pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam at no additional cost.

FoodSafePal and ServSafe are both ANAB-CFPM Accredited, which means they meet the exact same national standard and are accepted by the same health departments and employers. The certification you earn through FoodSafePal carries the same weight — with a simpler process and a clearer path to getting certified.

The Arkansas food manager certification is valid for five years from the date you pass the exam. Renewal requires passing the exam again — no additional training required.

Ready to Become a Certified Food Manager in Arkansas?