1. (1) Except as in Subsection (2), a candidate shall answer at least 70% of the questions correctly on a department-approved exam to pass the exam for certification or recertification.

2. (2) An exam developer may set the passing score for an exam if:

   1. (a) the exam was developed in accordance with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing published by the American Psychological Association; and
   2. (b) the exam developer submits documentation that is validated by the department.

3. (3)(a) To be certified as a food safety manager, a person who successfully passes an exam, as described in Section R392-101-5, shall provide documentation of a passing grade to the local health officer within 60 days of receipt of the documentation.

   1. (b) If a certified food safety manager commences work in a different local health jurisdiction, the certified food safety manager shall notify the local health officer in that jurisdiction.

4. (4) A local health department:

   1. (a) may not charge a fee to accept or process the documentation described in Subsection (3);
   2. (b) shall accept photocopies or electronic copies of the documentation described in Subsection (3); and
   3. (c) shall allow an individual to submit the documentation described in Subsection (3) by mail, email, or in person.
5. (5) A person who completes the requirement in Subsection (3) shall be certified as a food safety manager statewide.
6. (6) Food safety manager certifications are effective for three years from the date the applicant receives documentation of a passing score from the exam administrator.

7. (7)(a) Except as specified in Section R392-101-8, each food establishment shall maintain a copy of the current food safety manager's certificate on file at the establishment.

   1. (b) The person in charge shall provide this documentation to the local health officer upon request.
8. (8) To recertify, a certified food safety manager shall submit documentation described in Subsection (3) to the appropriate local health department indicating a passing score within the previous six months.
9. (9) A person certified as a food safety manager is exempt from the requirements of Rule R392-103, Food Handler Training and Certificate.

KEY: public health, food service, food manager, food safety

Date of Last Change: November 9, 2025

Notice of Continuation: February 7, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202(2)(a); 26B-1-202(2)(z); 26B-7-410