Arrival & Check-In
Check-in: 8:45–9:00 AM
Bring a valid photo ID (required again before starting the exam).
Classroom opens 15 minutes early for registration.
Coffee, drinks, and pastries are provided.
Lunch is on your own — plan for a 30-minute break.
Class Schedule (Typical Day)
Time | Activity | Notes |
9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome & Introductions | Overview of the day |
9:10 – 10:00 | Food Safety Basics | Videos + group activities |
10:00 – 10:05 | Break | Coffee & reset |
10:05 – 11:00 | Forms of Contamination | Includes “Teach the Bug” |
11:00 – 11:05 | Break |
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11:05 – 12:30 | Safe Food Handling & Flow of Food | Storage, receiving, hygiene |
12:30 – 1:00 | Lunch | 30 minutes, self-provided |
1:00 – 2:00 | Preparation & Service | Video + “What Did I Do Wrong?” |
2:00 – 2:05 | Break |
|
2:05 – 3:00 | Food Safety Systems, Facilities, Sanitation | Pest control, cleaning |
3:00 – 3:05 | Break |
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3:05 – 3:50 | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Video + activities |
3:50 – 4:00 | Break |
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4:00 – 5:00 | Certification Exam | 60 min proctored exam |
Breaks are built in about every hour. Times may vary slightly depending on class flow.
Handouts & Materials
All required exam materials are provided:
Exam booklet
Exam answer sheet
Pencils
Optional to bring:
Pens and paper for personal notes
Exam Information
The proctored exam is given at the end of the class.
A valid photo ID must be shown before the exam begins.
For detailed exam rules, see: In-Person Proctored Exam Rules.
Certificates
After passing the exam:
Results appear in My Certivance.
Certificates are available on ServSafe.com.
A printed and laminated certificate is mailed to you as an added-value service.