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United States · Food safety certification

New Jersey food managers: ServSafe certification or one of 12 other listed exams

New Jersey requires at least one certified food protection manager in Risk Type 3 food establishments, such as full-service restaurants, diners and caterers. In New Jersey, ServSafe certification is one of 13 accepted options, next to NRFSP, StateFoodSafety and 360 Training. The CFPM needn't always be on site, as long as a designated person in charge is.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

New Jersey's rule in brief

Who needs a CFPMOne per Risk Type 3 establishment
On site at all times?No, but a designated person in charge must be
Exams accepted13 organizations on the state list
Who inspectsYour local health department

Where is ServSafe certification required in New Jersey?

Rule 8:24-2.1(b) says at least one person in charge in a Risk Type 3 food establishment shall be a certified food protection manager. Risk Type 3 includes full-service restaurants, diners, commissaries, catering operations, hospitals, nursing homes and preschools.

The state's Chapter 24 FAQ says one CFPM per establishment is required, in Risk Type 3 establishments only. The CFPM doesn't have to be there all the time, but a designated person in charge must be.

Which certificates New Jersey accepts

The exam must come from an accredited certifying program recognized by the Conference for Food Protection, and you keep it current by following that program's renewal rules. The Department of Health says it accepts only certificates from New Jersey accredited organizations, and doesn't run manager courses itself.

Its current list, on the cottage food page, names 13 organizations, including ServSafe, NRFSP, StateFoodSafety and 360 Training. A 2020 department letter also listed Prometric, which isn't on the current list, so check with your local health department before choosing Prometric.

NJ Department of Health: Accepted food protection manager certifications ↗

Who inspects you

Your local health department regulates restaurants in New Jersey. Cottage food operators selling from home also need the manager certification.

Sources: N.J.A.C. 8 · NJ Department of Health and 3 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.

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