Latest / From Kitchen to C-Suite™ / 07/28/2026 West Palm Beach, FL ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification
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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 upcoming Serve Safe Food Protection Manager certification. So HRB Universal is hosting a really critical training and exam event down in West Palm Beach, Florida, on July 28, 2026. And honestly, if you're a local food service pro, This is the exact credential you're going to need to keep your doors open. First, let's talk about why you actually need this. Well, under the FDA food code, food establishments literally have to have a certified food protection manager on duty during all prep and service. It's kind of like the driver's license for your commercial kitchen. It's developed by the National Restaurant Association and it's ANSI accredited, meaning you legally cannot run the floor without someone holding it. Second, let's look at the schedule for the 28th. And point out a pretty massive catch. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by a lecture, lunch, and up to two hours for the afternoon exam, wrapping up around 4 p.m. But wait, can you just show up and learn everything you need to know in a quick four-hour morning session? Absolutely not. The in-person lecture is really just a fast-paced review, so you definitely have to do the mandatory self-study using the HRB Universal Portal and their free app before you even arrive. Finally, let's talk logistics. Tickets are going to run you $179 for the full review course, or $129 if you just want to take the test. You'll take the exam electronically right on your personal device or a provided tablet, and it's available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and French Canadian. Ultimately, investing just one day and up to $179 is the absolute essential step to keeping your restaurant legally compliant and your customers safe.