Georgia State Food Safety Requirement Summary

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Jurisdiction	Georgia

Servsafe approval	ServSafe is a recognized program throughout the state (Print, on-line exam with proctor)

Certification Fee	Fees- Jurisdiction exceptions may exist

Instructor Requirements	Registered ServSafe Instructor

Code requirement	Mandatory. Georgia requires at least one food service manager on staff who has successfully completed a food safety training program and passed an ANSI-CFP exam. For all new establishments, there is a 90 day grace period to comply with the mandatory manager certification. During this 90 day period, the manager or person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge. For existing food establishments, manager certification shall be implemented by 11/2009.

Hours of Instruction	Based on particular food safety program utilized

Certification Renewal	5 years

Miscellaneous

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