Latest / From Kitchen to C-Suite™ / 08/13/2026 Ocean Springs, MS ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program
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- Brad Peters: Welcome to the Recipe for Results. This is your podcast extra for certification in the hotel, restaurant, and bar industry, brought to you by HRB Universal. This is the brief on the Ocean Springs Serve Safe Food Protection Manager course. This upcoming HRB Universal training and exam session in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on August 13th, 2026, is an absolute must-have for local food service leaders. First, let's talk details. On August 13th, check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. You get a fast-paced, four-hour review lecture, lunch, and a two-hour electronic exam right at 2 p.m. with absolutely zero late entry allowed. Tickets run 129 to 179 bucks depending on when you register or if you just need the exam. Now think of that lecture as your final sprint before the finish line. It won't cover everything, making prior self-study totally mandatory. So why do you actually need to take this specific exam? Second, the regulations. This program is ANSI CFP accredited and based right on the latest FDA food code. So what happens if you just skip this? Well, under FDA Food Code section 2-102.12, a certified food protection manager must be on duty at all times food and beverages are prepared and served. It's not just a nice-to-have, it's a hard legal requirement to keep your doors open. Now that we know we need it, how do we prep? Finally, the prep tools. Since self-study is required, All your materials are waiting for you in the Internet Accessible HRB Universal training portal. Also, grab the free HRB Universal mobile app on Apple or Google Play to study on the go and crucially to receive the specific testing location right before the event. Putting in the self-study for the August 13th exam is the most direct path to ensuring legal compliance and building a real culture of food safety in your kitchen.