Food Handler & Food Manager Certification in Virginia, Maryland & DC
$140 · ServSafe-aligned training · Flexible scheduling · Group and on-site options available
Food Safety Certification for Restaurants and Food Businesses
Certified Health Academy provides Food Handler and Food Manager certification training for restaurants, food trucks, caterers, cafés, childcare programs, healthcare food-service teams, and other food businesses throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Our training is designed to help managers and food-service professionals understand safe food handling, sanitation, temperature control, allergen safety, employee practices, and day-to-day food safety procedures.
Who This Training Is For
- Restaurant and café managers
- Food truck owners and employees
- Caterers and commercial kitchen staff
- Childcare and school food-service teams
- Healthcare food-service staff
- Supervisors responsible for food safety and sanitation
What You’ll Learn
- HACCP principles and Active Managerial Control
- Time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods
- Allergen management and preventing cross-contact
- Personal hygiene, illness policies, and glove use
- Receiving, labeling, storage, FIFO, and thawing procedures
- Cooking temperatures, hot and cold holding, cooling, and reheating
- Cleaning, sanitizing, chemical safety, and warewashing
- Facility sanitation, pest management, logs, and documentation
Group & On-Site Food Safety Training
Certified Health Academy works with businesses and organizations that need multiple employees trained. Group classes are available, and on-site training may be offered at your restaurant, food-service operation, or workplace depending on scheduling and location.
This option is ideal for restaurant owners, food truck operators, catering businesses, childcare programs, and other organizations that need a convenient way to train several employees at once.
Spanish-Speaking Assistance Available
Training is primarily provided in English, but Spanish-speaking assistance and translation are available for students who are more comfortable communicating in Spanish.
If you or members of your staff need Spanish-language assistance, contact us before class so we can help make the training process as clear and comfortable as possible.
Serving Virginia, Maryland & Washington, DC
Certified Health Academy provides Food Handler and Food Manager training throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Class locations vary, and flexible scheduling is available for individuals, groups, and businesses.
Weekend classes may also be available depending on scheduling.
Course Price
Food Handler (Manager) Training: $140
Certificate Availability
Certificates are normally available within 24–48 hours after successful completion.
Requirements & What to Bring
- Valid photo ID for check-in
- Any employer or local health department requirements relevant to your role
- Recent inspection notes or food-safety questions, if you would like to discuss them during training
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Food Handler or Food Manager training cost?
The Food Handler (Manager) Training course is $140.
Do you offer group training for restaurants and businesses?
Yes. Certified Health Academy regularly works with groups and businesses that need multiple employees trained.
Can you provide training at our restaurant or workplace?
On-site training may be available depending on the size of the group, scheduling, and location.
Is Spanish-speaking assistance available?
Yes. Classes are primarily taught in English, but Spanish-speaking assistance and translation are available when needed.
Do you offer weekend classes?
Yes. Weekend availability may be offered depending on the current class schedule.
How soon will I receive my certificate?
Certificates are normally available within 24–48 hours after successful completion.
Where are Food Handler and Food Manager classes offered?
Class locations vary throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Contact Certified Health Academy for current availability.
Schedule Food Handler or Food Manager Training
Whether you are registering individually or need training for your restaurant, food truck, catering company, or organization, Certified Health Academy can help you find an upcoming class or arrange group training.
Questions? Call 571-288-5615.