About This Course

TAP Series' Minnesota Food Safety Renewal Training provides continuing education in sanitation and safety.This course is approved by the Minnesota Department of Health Certified Food Protection Manager Program for continuing education.

100% Online, interactive, available 24/7

To find the date that you need to renew your Minnesota Certified Food Protection Managers certification,click here

Course Facts

Course Facts

Revitalize Your Expertise with TAP Series' Food Safety Re-Certification Training!

Course Facts:

•  Elevate your food safety knowledge and renew your certification seamlessly with TAP Series' Food Safety Re-Certification Training.

What You'll Get:

•  Food Safety Re-Certification Certificate

 Renewal Made Easy:

• Renewal Requirement: Every 3 years

• Duration: 4 Hours

Learning at Your Fingertips:

• Learning Type: Available 24/7; 100% Online Training

• Course Structure: At your own pace, saves progress as you go

Stay Current, Stay Informed:

• Course Updates: Content is up to date and current

Renew your commitment to excellence in food safety at your convenience. Enroll now and keep your skills sharp!  

Topics Covered

Topics Covered

1. The Need For Food Safety Training
2. Foodborne Illness: An Overview
3. Foodborne Illnesses and Allergies
4. Personal Hygiene
5. Keeping Food Safe
6. Purchasing and Receiving
7. Storing Food
8. Thawing, Preparing, Cooking, Cooling, Reheating
9. Serving Food Safely
10. Equipment and Utensils
11. Facilities And Equipment
12. Cleaning And Sanitizing
13. Pest Control
14. Active Management Control and HACCP Systems

What You'll Learn

🌟 Unlock the Secrets to Safe Food Handling - Dive into What You'll Learn!

📜 Discover the Essentials:

• 🔑 Acquire indispensable knowledge to safeguard against foodborne illnesses with our comprehensive training.

✨ What You'll Learn:

• 🏳 Importance of Prevention: Understand why taking preventive measures is crucial in averting foodborne illnesses.

• 📄 Defining Foodborne Illness: Grasp the definition and repercussions of foodborne illnesses.

• 💥 Big 6 Foodborne Illness: Identify the major culprits, their causes, and effective preventive measures.

• 🙅 Personal Hygiene Mastery: Differentiate between good and improper personal hygiene habits.

• 🍟 TCS Foods Insight: Discern which foods fall under TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) and which do not.

• 🌡 Temperature Know-How: Understand the critical temperatures to maintain for the safety of TCS foods.

• 🔠 HACCP Plan Setup: Learn the step-by-step process of establishing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan.

🍏 Empower Yourself with Knowledge:

Elevate your understanding of food safety essentials! Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a food safety expert. 📜🍽 #FoodSafety #OnlineLearning #KnowledgeIsPower

Regulatory Information

The Minnesota Department of Health allows food safety managers to renew their Certified
Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential without taking an ANAB proctored exam. The Minnesota CFPM is valid for three years. To find the date that you need to renew your Minnesota Certified Food Protection Managers certification, click here.​

CFPM Certificate Renewal Instructions

To renew your CFPM certificate, navigate to: https://mn-mdh.portal.opengov.com/categories/1087
1. In the bottom righthand corner, click “Claim a Record”.
2. If you are new to the Minnesota Department of Health Licensing System, you will need
to sign up. If you are a returning user, Login.
3. Follow the online instructions to Sign Up. Once Log in you will receive your Claim Code
4. To claim your digital record, enter your Claim Code: xxxxxxxxxxx (this is case sensitive).
5. Once you have entered your claim code, select “My Account” to display the action
required of “Renew Now”.
6. You can make any necessary changes to your contact information, complete your
renewal application, upload your continuing education unit’s (CEUs), and pay your renewal fees electronically.

MDH Licensing System Instructions: https://editwww.web.health.state.mn.us/about/tools/licensingsite.html

Continuing Education Please provide proof of at least four (4) contact hours of approved continuing education activities, completed within the effective dates of your valid Minnesota CFPM certificate. Continuing education hours completed after the certificate expiration date will not be accepted.

The continuing education course certificate must include:
• Applicant’s name
• Title of the approved course
• Number of approved contact hours
• Course date
• Instructor’s name
• Instructor’s telephone number or email address

Your TAP Certificate fulfills these requirements.

A completed application, approved CEU documentation, and fees must be submitted no more than six (6) months following the expiration date of your Minnesota CFPM certificate.
Staff will be notified once you have completed your renewal and will review your application for completeness. Once approved, your CFPM certificate will be mailed to the address provided. All future renewal notices will be sent via email.

All renewal applicants will receive a new certificate number as part of this process.

Contact:
Food, Pools and Lodging Services Section Minnesota Department of Health
625 Robert Street N
PO Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
Office: 651-201-4500
Email: HEALTH.fmc@state.mn.us

FAQs

Q: What are the CFPM Certificate Renewal Instructions?

CFPM Certificate Renewal Instructions

To renew your Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate, go to: https://mnmdh.portal.opengov.com/categories/1087

Renewal Steps

Q: When do I need to complete the Minnesota Food Safety Recertification course?

You must complete the Minnesota Food Safety Recertification course before the expiration date of your Minnesota CFPM certificate.

If you do not complete the recertification course before your Minnesota CFPM certificate expires, you will be required to complete the full Food Manager Certification training and take a CFPM exam to become certified again.

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