Suffolk County’s Food Manager’s Course app satisfies the Food Manager certificate requirement for all Suffolk County, NY food establishments, and is equivalent to the traditional classroom class. The mobile platform allows you to take the class at your convenience.

The course consists of 20 lessons that address various food safety topics, with a short quiz that follows each lesson. You must spend a minimum of 5 minutes reviewing a lesson before you can take a quiz. Successfully answering the quiz questions allows you to advance to the next lesson. You must complete all lessons within 45 days of registering for the course. After completing the lessons, you are prompted to schedule a test date. The exam is given at our offices in Yaphank, NY and test dates are scheduled on a regular basis. The final exam consists of 55 written questions and lasts one hour. You must answer 75% or more of the questions correctly to qualify for the Food Manager’s Certificate.

The Food Manager’s course app is free of charge, but there is a fee of $50 to take the written exam and receive a certificate. Payment is required at the time the written exam is scheduled, and can be made by credit card.

All food operations in Suffolk County regulated by the Department of Health Services are required to have a currently certified individual on their premises during all hours of operation. A valid food protection/food safety certificate issued by an approved entity must be posted in public view in all food establishments.