ServSafe
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| Industry | Food and beverage safety training and certification |
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| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Owners | National Restaurant Association |
| Website | www |
ServSafe is a food and beverage safety training and certificate program administered by the US National Restaurant Association. The program is accredited by ANSI and a US nonprofit called the Conference for Food Protection.[1] Its goal is to prevent foodborne illnesses based on a set of guidelines to improve safety and hygiene in the food preparation process.
Sanitation certification is required by most restaurants as a basic credential for their management staff.[citation needed] To date, over 5 million ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certifications have been awarded.[2] ServSafe certifies food managers, food handlers, people who work with alcohol and allergens, and workplaces.[3] There is limited evidence that the ServSafe program drives meaningful improvements in measurable outcomes, however, such as better restaurant hygiene.[4]
ServSafe certifications have generated over $25 million for the NRA since 2010. These proceeds have funded the association's government lobbying arm, which has been a strong advocate against minimum wage increases and other worker protections for much of its history.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Home". Conference for Food Protection. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024.
- ↑ "ServSafe® Training and Certification". The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
- ↑ "What is ServSafe Certification?". Hospitality Training Center. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- ↑ Bernardino, Dana (2023-02-10). "David Fahrenthold: Pulitzer-Winning Reporter from The NY Times". 1Huddle. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- ↑ Fahrenthold, David A.; Smith, Talmon Joseph (2023-01-17). "How Restaurant Workers Help Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
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