Maryland | Certivance Help Center

Disclaimer:

We're not lawyers—just friendly helpers! 🧑‍🍳🍴 This document isn’t meant to dish out legal advice. Food safety laws are like recipes—every city, county, and state has its own twist. For the freshest take on your local rules, give your health department a call (they're the real chefs in this kitchen). While Certivance stirs up resources and keeps an eye on state-level regulations, always double-check with your local experts—because even the best cooks need a second opinion! 😉

Regulatory Contacts:

Maryland Department of Health

Office of Food Protection

6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1301

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Phone:	410-676-8400
Fax:	410-333-8931
Website:	https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OEHFP/OFPCHS/Pages/Home.aspx

Food Protection Manager Certification Requirements:

Certification Required	Not at State Level - County Requirements
Certification Requirements	County
Who Needs Certification	Must have one CFPM certified person in required Counties
ServSafe Approved	Yes
Always Food Safe Approved	Yes
Accepted Training	Online, Classroom
Certification Expiration	Not specified at State Level
Recertification Requirements	Must take CFPM course & Examination - at the County level

Notes:

Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification is required in Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County.

In these jurisdictions, CFPM certification is valid for 3 years.

County Health Department Links:

Baltimore County Health Department	https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/environmental/food-program
Baltimore City Health Department	https://health.baltimorecity.gov/environmental-health/food-facilities
Howard County Health Department	https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/food-protection-program#:~:text=I%20want%20to%20report%20an%20issue%20at%20a%20restaurant&text=Foodborne%20Illness%20Complaint%3A%20Call%20us,Health%20Related%20Issues%20Complaint%20Form%20.
Montgomery County Health Department	https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/LandR/FoodSafety.html
Prince George’s County Department of Health	https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/health/environmental-health/food-safety-permits-inspections

Other Links:

Maryland Food Code

https://health.maryland.gov/qahealth/SiteAssets/permit_applications/UComar32013.pdf

Ready to serve up success? Enroll in a Food Protection Manager course today and take the first step toward mastering food safety! 🍔🎓