Yes. Resorts, hotels, casinos, and theme parks must have certified food protection managers in all food service areas.

This includes:

• Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Resorts
• Theme Parks like Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure
• Casinos & large event venues with food service

Yes. Any food-serving bar, grill, or BBQ restaurant in Alabama must have an FMC® Certified food manager to oversee food handling and safety procedures.

This includes:

• Sports bars and taverns serving food
• BBQ restaurants & smokehouses
• Grill-style casual dining establishments

Yes. The FMC® Certification is recognized statewide, meeting the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) food safety regulations for:

• Local health departments in Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery, etc.
• Statewide restaurant chains & franchises
• Corporate and independent food businesses

You can register for the FMC® Food Managers Certification Exam through EduClasses®, an ANAB-accredited program. Choose your preferred proctoring method and schedule your exam.

Food truck operators in Alabama are required to have at least one FMC® Certified food protection manager to comply with local health department regulations. This applies to:

• Mobile food vendors in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile
• Pop-up food stands at festivals & events
• Permanent food trucks serving BBQ, seafood, or fast-casual meals

The FMC® Food Managers Certification is valid for 5 years. You must renew it by retaking the exam before it expires to stay compliant.

Yes. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) requires that at least one certified food protection manager be on-site during food preparation in any establishment that serves food.

This applies to restaurants in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Gulf Shores, and other cities.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) requires a designated "person in charge" (PIC) with a valid certification from an accredited food safety program needs to be on-premises during all operating hours. Learn more about Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Food Rules Chapter 420-3-22-.02.

Priority Category 3 and 4 establishments require ANAB-CFP certification. To become a certified food manager, individuals must pass a food protection manager certification exam from an ANAB approved provider such as FMC^® Food Managers Certification by EduClasses^®.

Please Note:  Alabama recognizes the right of local health departments or Health Officers to impose stricter food safety rules. Please check with your local health department for any additional certification and training requirements.
 

You can take the FMC® Exam through:

• Prometric Test Centers (Locations in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville)
• ProProctor Remote Proctoring (Take the exam online from home)
• EduProctor™ On-Site Testing (For businesses, group certifications)