Latest / "Mise En Place" Culture First™ / 08/24/2026 Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery, Alabama ServiceAfe Food Protection Manager certification. You know, the FDA food code requires food service establishments to always have a certified food protection manager on duty, making this credential essential for business compliance and public safety. First, let's talk logistics. On August 24, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Montgomery's HRB Universal Training Center, tickets are $129 for the exam or $179 with a four-hour review lecture. Think of that morning lecture like a fast-paced sports highlight reel. It hits the crucial plays but doesn't show the whole game. So you must complete self-study beforehand via the HRB Universal Portal or their free app. Because the morning is so fast-paced. The material has to be incredibly precise, which leads right into the program's credibility. Second, developed by the National Restaurant Association, it holds elite accreditation from ANSI and the Conference for Food Protection. Now you might be wondering: can a simple multiple choice test really prevent foodborne illness? Well, yes, it skips rote memorization to build a lasting culture of food safety based on the real-world FDA food code. And since this certification carries such heavy regulatory weight, The testing environment is strictly controlled. Finally, let's talk about that exam environment. The two-hour electronic test starts exactly at 2 p.m. Bring your laptop or tablet or use a provided Amazon Fire tablet. Tests are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and French Canadian. But hear me on this. Literally, once the exam begins at 2 p.m., no one is allowed into the room. Ultimately, securing this ANSI-accredited SurfSafe certification on August 24th. Doesn't just keep your Montgomery business legally compliant, it gives you the practical tools to protect your customers and your career.