Latest / "Mise En Place" Culture First™ / 08/13/2026 Biloxi, MS ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Program
Transcript
- 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 and the Biloxi Serve Safe Food Protection Manager course. So we're breaking down the essential details for HRB Universal's upcoming certification event down in Biloxi, which is incredibly crucial because the FDA Food Code legally requires a certified food protection manager to be on duty at all times. First, let's look at the requirement itself. This is an ANSI accredited serve safe program teaching the latest FDA food code and food safety research. You know, you can really think of this certification as the commercial driver's license of the kitchen. It's a non-negotiable premier credential that ensures a business can actually legally and safely operate. Second, let's get into the schedule and preparation for August 13th, 2026. Tickets are $129, and your day runs from 8:30 AM to 4 p.m. Featuring a morning lecture and a 2 p.m. exam. Now, is a four-hour morning lecture really enough time to master the entire FDA food code? Well, no. That lecture is just a fast-paced review, meaning mandatory self-study via their online portal is completely required before you even walk through the doors. Finally, let's connect that schedule directly to the exam logistics at 2 p.m. It's a digital first exam where you can bring your own computer or tablet, or just use an Amazon Fire tablet provided by HRB Universal. But what if you absolutely hate taking tests on a screen? Right. While paper exams are offered in multiple languages, but they do require a proactive request at least 20 days in advance. Ultimately, whether you use a tablet or paper, you've got to put in that self-study time before August 13th to keep your kitchen safe and fully compliant.