Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatOnline (non-proctored) or proctored (Manager certification)
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsPhoto ID required for proctored exams (Manager certification). No ID required for online non-proctored exams (Food Handler, Alcohol, Allergens).
RenewalRequired -- Food Protection Manager Certification: valid 5 years; must retake exam to renew. Food Handler Certificate: valid 3 years; must retake online course and exam. Alcohol and Allergens certificates: valid 3 years; must retake online exam. Renewal is at servsafe.com.
Retake PolicyFood Protection Manager: retake available immediately; full exam fee applies. Some proctors may require scheduling lead time. No waiting period for online non-proctored exams (Food Handler, Alcohol, Allergens).
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese, French Canadian