The State of Kansas requires food establishments to have a managers with a Food Protection Manager Certification on the premises during all hours of operation and be available during inspections. The Certified Food Protection Manager must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety in regards to foodborne disease prevention, code requirements and HACCP principles. Learn more by viewing the Kansas Laws, Regulations, & Code for Food Safety & Lodging.

A Certified Food Protection Manager can demonstrate this knowledge by successfully passing an ANSI National Accreditation Board – Conference for Food Protection (ANAB-CFP) accredited program to become a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). To become a certified food protection manager, individuals must pass a food protection manager certification exam from an ANAB approved provider such as FMC^® Food Managers Certification by EduClasses^®.

Always be sure to check with your local health department for any additional training and certification requirements.
 

Yes. Kansas requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) per food establishment. The Kansas Food Code mandates certification through an accredited program like FMC® Food Managers Certification.

 Food manager certifications in Kansas are typically valid for five years, though renewal requirements may vary by county or employer.

Food manager certification is required for at least one supervisory employee in Kansas in food establishments such as restaurants, bars, food trucks, catering services, and grocery stores.

Yes. Food truck operators in Kansas City, Wichita, and Overland Park must have a Certified Food Protection Manager to comply with local health department regulations.

Yes, Kansas law requires restaurants, bars, and grills to have at least one certified food manager on staff to oversee food safety.

Yes, establishments such as casinos in Dodge City and resorts in the Flint Hills must have a certified food manager to comply with state and local food safety regulations.

Yes, food service operations at horse racing tracks, like those at Eureka Downs, must have a Certified Food Protection Manager on site.

Yes, grocery stores and convenience stores in Kansas that handle prepared or unpackaged foods must have a certified food manager.

Yes, theme parks like Schlitterbahn Kansas City and movie theaters serving food must have a certified food manager to ensure compliance with Kansas health department standards.

Yes, catering businesses must have at least one food manager certification holder to oversee food safety operations.

Yes, food service employees managing school cafeterias must complete food manager certification per Kansas Department of Education guidelines.

Many culinary programs in Kansas require students and instructors to obtain food manager certification as part of their training.

Kansas allows cottage food sales but does not require food manager certification. However, training is highly recommended for safety and regulatory compliance.