ServSafe® is the nationally recognized food safety certification program trusted by restaurants, schools, caterers, and food trucks across Indiana. It ensures managers and staff are trained to handle food properly, prevent foodborne illness, and meet local health department requirements. Whether you’re leading a team in a busy kitchen or running your own food business, ServSafe® certification proves you have the knowledge to keep customers safe.

For many food service workers, ServSafe® certification is overwhelming. Signing up for classes is confusing, materials are scattered or expensive, and the exam itself can feel intimidating—leading to costly retakes. Businesses lose time and money waiting for staff to get certified, and workers are left feeling frustrated and unsure of where to turn for help.

At Indy Food Safety, we believe certification should build confidence—not stress. That’s why we offer:

• Flexible options: Online classes every Monday at 6 PM and in-person sessions on the first Saturday of each month.

• Free resources: A practice quiz and downloadable study guide to help you prepare.

• Fast results: Computer-based exams deliver same-day scores and instant certificates.

• Trusted local support: Serving Indiana’s food service community with clear guidance and personal support.

In Indiana, every food service business must have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The person in charge is responsible for ensuring safe food handling and must demonstrate their knowledge by passing an exam from an accredited program. ServSafe® Manager training and the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam meet this requirement.

Because at least one certified manager is required on site during all operating hours, most establishments need more than one certified staff member to cover multiple shifts.

Timeline to comply:

• New establishments have 6 months to obtain certification.

• If a business has only one certified manager and that employee leaves, the establishment has 90 days to certify another.

About the exam:

• Indiana law requires a test that meets ANSI–CFP standards.

• While training is not mandatory, completing a course significantly improves the chances of passing the comprehensive exam on the first attempt.