Food Safety, Sanitation & Alcohol Certification
Professional training and accredited certification for food handlers, managers, and alcohol service staff. Trusted by restaurants, hotels, caterers, and hospitality operators throughout South Florida and beyond.
Serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties and food service operations worldwide since 2013.
Which certification do I need?
Answer two quick questions and we will point you to the right program.
What type of role does the person being certified hold?
Does this location serve or sell alcoholic beverages?
Have questions before you get started?
Visit our FAQ →Florida law sets specific training deadlines from the date of hire. Broward County, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County health departments enforce these requirements actively. Missing a deadline puts your license and your operation at risk.
ServSafe Manager Certification
Florida law requires at least one certified food protection manager per food service establishment. This ANSI-accredited certification satisfies that requirement and is recognized by Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County health departments. Includes structured instruction and a proctored examination delivered personally.
Food Handler Certificate
Florida requires all food service employees to complete an approved food handler training within 60 days of hire. This in-person program satisfies the state requirement under the SafeStaff Food Handler Training Program, contracted by the Florida DBPR. ServSafe Food Handler is also an approved option.
Online Food Handler Codes — Bulk Orders
Available for operators managing staff training at scale. Minimum order is 10 codes. Individuals may purchase directly at servsafe.com. Submit the quote form to place a bulk order.
Responsible Vendor Alcohol Service Program
Florida's Responsible Vendor Program is voluntary, but the legal protections it provides are only available to businesses that have completed and maintained it. This is a program your establishment enrolls in and sustains — not a certificate earned once. Certified vendors are protected under Florida Statute 561.701.
Manager Training
Within 15 days of hire — Responsible Vendor manager course
Staff Training
Within 30 days of hire — all alcohol-serving employees, supervised beforehand
Quarterly Meetings
Documented policy review meetings with all staff every four months
Written Screenings
Initial written screenings of new employees to confirm legal compliance
Required Signage
Posted signs informing patrons of underage drinking laws and alcohol policies
Ongoing Recordkeeping
Comprehensive records of all training and enforcement actions maintained at all times
South Florida's food service industry moves fast — but certification cannot be rushed. These guidelines exist to protect your team's results and your operation's compliance standing.
What to know before you submit your request
Minimum 2 Weeks Advance Notice
All sessions require a minimum of two weeks advance notice for scheduling confirmation. This allows adequate time for preparation and coordination.
Training and Testing Environment
The class and testing environment must be reviewed and approved before any session is confirmed — regardless of whether the printed or online exam format is selected.
Urgent Requests
Last-minute certification needs are handled on a case-by-case basis. The best way to protect your compliance timeline is to schedule as soon as your training need is identified.
Group and Team Sessions
Sessions are designed for groups and teams. Submit your request with your estimated participant count and we will structure the session accordingly.
Sessions are structured around your team size, location, and timeline. Based in South Florida — serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties and available nationally and internationally.
Group Sessions
The most efficient option for teams. Scheduled to cover your entire staff in one session.
On-Site at Your Location
Training comes to your business. Ideal when pulling staff off the floor is not an option.
Alternate Venue
When your location is not suitable, an appropriate venue is arranged and included with your quote.
International Travel
Available for hotel groups, resort chains, and multi-location operators worldwide. Travel rates apply.
From independent restaurants in Fort Lauderdale to resort properties across South Florida and international hotel groups — we work with food service operations of every size and type.
Getting your team certified is straightforward. Here is what to expect from the moment you reach out.
Submit Your Request
Fill out the short proposal form with your program, participants, preferred date, and location.
Receive Your Quote
We review your needs and respond with a custom quote including travel costs where applicable.
Confirm & Schedule
Once approved, we lock in the date and handle all logistics. No burden on your team.
Get Certified
Your team completes training and walks away with nationally recognized certification.
Online self-study has its place — but it does not teach. When passing matters, experience and structured instruction make the difference.
20 years as a certified instructor and proctor — not just someone who took the course.
Ideal for re-test candidates. Structured instruction addresses the gaps that self-study misses.
We come to you across Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and beyond — nationally and internationally.
Flexible for any group size, from a small team to an entire hotel or hospital staff.
Nationally recognized certification accepted by health departments and regulators across all 50 states.
13 years serving South Florida food service operations and hospitality businesses.
Online Training Programs — Launching Soon
The Culinary Management Company online store launches May 1st with nationally accredited ServSafe and SafeStaff programs available for purchase. Access codes delivered within 1 business day of confirmed payment. Orders placed on weekends or federal holidays will be processed the following business day.
Check back May 1st or submit the quote form if you need access before the store launches.
The proposal form takes about two minutes to complete. Have these details ready before you click through.
What the form asks
- —Which certification program(s) you need
- —Number of participants per program
- —Preferred training date and start time
- —Address where training will take place
- —Contact person name, phone, and email
- —Additional notes for multiple sessions
When you are ready
Submit Your Training Proposal
Once submitted, we will review your request and respond with a custom quote. On-site travel, group rates, and multi-session arrangements are all handled through this form.
Takes approximately 2 minutes to complete.
A note on pricing. Certification fees are not an hourly rate. What you are paying for is a credentialed instructor, a structured program, and a result your business can stand behind in front of any health inspector or licensing authority. Pricing is based on program type, group size, and location. Submit the quote form and you will receive a clear, itemized response.
Prefer to Reach Out Directly?
Available by phone or email to discuss scheduling, group rates, or travel availability before you submit a formal request.