Tools and Resources
Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)

This webpage provides tools and resources such as the CFPM look-up (search by name or FM number), initial course,  exam and continuing education course search tool, and other helpful resources for CFPMs, CFPM instructors and environmental health professionals.

CFPM look-up

Use name or certificate number to look up current CFPMs.

• CFPM Look-up

Initial courses, exams and continuing education

Find a scheduled initial course, exam or continuing education course near you. Only CFPM training courses approved by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) appear on this list. This is not an endorsement of any of these providers.

• Initial Courses, Exams and Continuing Education

Instructions

Initial applicants

Go to Certified Food Protection Manager Registration - Apply Online for new applicants.

Renewal applicants

Please Contact us to obtain instructions and a unique claim code to renew your record.

Duplicate applicants

Go to Certified Food Protection Manager Duplicate Registration - Apply Online for duplicate applicants.

Licensing System help includes answers to common problems had while applying for a credential at the Minnesota Department of Health Licensing System.

Paper applications will no longer be accepted after March 31, 2025.

Approved exams

Applicants for initial certification must provide proof they have passed an exam from an organization accredited by the ANSI-CFP Accreditation Program.

Instructor form

MDH reviews instructor qualifications and continuing education courses to ensure they meet Minnesota food code requirements. Use this fillable form to submit your information to MDH for review. There is no fee.

• Instructor Form (PDF)
• Online Form

CFPM instructor login

If you are an approved instructor, you may add courses, change course information, or cancel courses.

• CFPM Instructor Login

Food safety resources

You can find resources and information relating to food safety and security, training, and environmental health preparedness planning linked below.

• Minnesota Food Code
• MDH Foodborne Illness
• Demonstration of Knowledge Guidelines (PDF)

Contact us

If you have questions about Minnesota CFPM or would like additional food safety guidance, contact the Food, Pools, and Lodging Services section.

• Contact Us

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