Food Safety Training and Certification Programs for Hospitality Professionals

Serve It Up Safe provides food safety training and certification programs for restaurants, hotels, and hospitality teams. As a state-approved training provider, we deliver more than 150 public in-person classes each year across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, while also offering online food and alcohol safety training for culinary and hospitality professionals nationwide.

Our programs include ServSafe® Food Manager certification, state-approved Food Handler certifications, and Alcohol Safety training – including DBPR-approved Responsible Vendor of Alcohol (RVA) training in Florida and general alcohol safety training available nationwide – helping hospitality teams meet state compliance requirements and pass their certification exams and health inspections with confidence. Training options include public classroom sessions, private on-site team training, and convenient online courses.

With nearly two decades of experience, Serve It Up Safe is trusted by hospitality professionals for engaging instructors, flexible scheduling, and efficient training focused on real-world compliance.

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FOOD MANAGER CARD

FOOD MANAGER 3 TRAINING OPTIONS
IN-PERSON CLASSROOM
  • 150+ classes annually across FL, GA, and AL
  • Comprehensive review class + ServSafe® exam same day
  • 90%+ first-time pass rate
ONLINE CERTIFICATION
  • Complete the manager training and ServSafe® exam from anywhere
  • Self-paced study with flexible scheduling
PRIVATE ON-SITE TRAINING
  • We come to you – train your team at your establishment
  • Groups of 8+ | Custom scheduling available
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FOOD HANDLER CARD

FOOD HANDLER 3 TRAINING OPTIONS
CERTIFICATE & HANDBOOK
  • Order your DBPR-approved Food Handler certificate
  • Includes self-study handbook – starting at $7
ONLINE TRAINING
  • Complete your state-approved Food Handler training online
  • Available in English and Spanish
PRIVATE ON-SITE TRAINING
  • Train your full team on-site at your establishment
  • Ideal for new hire groups and onboarding
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ALCOHOL TRAINING CARD

ALCOHOL SAFETY 2 TRAINING OPTIONS
ONLINE TRAINING
  • Self-paced alcohol safety training – available in all 50 states
  • Complete from anywhere on your schedule
PRIVATE ON-SITE TRAINING (FLORIDA)
  • DBPR-approved Responsible Vendor of Alcohol (RVA) program
  • One flat rate covers your entire team – no per-person minimum
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Why Serve It Up Safe?

Why Serve It Up Safe?

About Us

Your Trusted Partner in Food & Alcohol Safety Training

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Serve It Up Safe has been the leading provider of food and alcohol safety training and certifications across the Southeast U.S. for over a decade. We specialize in equipping restaurant owners, hotel operators, food truck vendors, and alcohol retailers with the knowledge and certifications they need to stay compliant, confident, and successful.

With a commitment to quality, reliability, and efficiency, we make the training and certification process seamless – whether through our 150+ in-person training classes held annually or our easy-to-access online courses.

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Training Management & Compliance Tools for Hospitality Teams

Restaurants, hotels, and multi-location hospitality groups often need to manage multiple training requirements across their staff. Serve It Up Safe provides TrainBase – a proprietary compliance management platform that helps operators keep certifications organized and accessible.

Through TrainBase, managers can:

In addition to our core Food Manager, Food Handler, and Alcohol Safety programs, Serve It Up Safe also offers additional compliance training programs, including:

These programs allow hospitality operators to manage multiple compliance requirements through one training provider.

Key Differentiators

Why Serve It Up Safe?

150+ In-Person Food Manager Classes in 20+ Cities

  • In-person Food Manager training/certification in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama
  • Comprehensive 4-hour review class followed by the ServSafe Food Manager exam
  • Private on-site Food Manager training options available
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Food & Alcohol Safety Certification Requirements in Florida

Florida requires most food service establishments to maintain specific food safety certifications, including a Certified Food Protection Manager and Food Handler training for all employees who handle food. Establishments that serve alcohol may also participate in the state's Responsible Vendor Program. Serve It Up Safe is a DBPR-approved training provider offering programs that meet all current Florida certification requirements. For a detailed breakdown of state-specific food safety requirements – including applicable statutes, approved providers, and renewal timelines – visit our [State Requirements page].

Spanish Food Safety Training Options

Serve It Up Safe also provides Spanish-language food safety training options for hospitality teams.

We offer Spanish ServSafe® Food Manager training and exam sessions in Southeast Florida, including classes hosted in the Miami area where participants can complete both the training and certification exam entirely in Spanish.

Additional Spanish training options include:

Online Spanish Food Manager training with the Spanish ServSafe exam

These options help restaurant operators ensure Spanish-speaking employees can complete required food safety certifications and training programs.

Who We Train

Serve It Up Safe provides food safety training for a wide range of hospitality operations – from independent restaurants and food trucks to multi-unit hotel groups, catering companies, bars, nightclubs, and grocery retailers. Whether you're a single-location operator or managing compliance across dozens of sites, our programs are designed to fit your team's schedule and training requirements.

Find upcoming in-person classes across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama on our locations page, or explore all training & certification options.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide ServSafe Food Manager Certification, SafeStaff Food Handler Certificates, and Responsible Vendor of Alcohol Training, available both in-person and online.

Yes, you can renew your ServSafe certification online through our website or any approved provider.

The duration varies: Food Manager courses take about 6–8 hours, while Food Handler and Alcohol training can be completed in 1–2 hours.

You can sign up by visiting our website, choosing your course, and selecting a date for either online or in-person training.

A CFPM is a food safety professional who has demonstrated knowledge of food safety principles by passing an accredited certification exam, such as ServSafe. Most states – including Florida – often require at least one CFPM on-site during most hours of operation. CFPM certification is typically valid for five years.

A food handler certificate confirms that an employee has completed basic food safety training covering safe food handling, hygiene, and contamination prevention. A food manager certification (CFPM) is a higher-level credential that requires passing an accredited exam and demonstrates the knowledge needed to manage food safety operations across an entire establishment. Most states require both.

In most states, yes. Florida requires at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on premises whenever there are four or more team members working in food service and requires all food-handling employees to complete Food Handler training within 60 days of hire. Requirements vary by state – visit our [State Requirements page] for a state-by-state breakdown.

Yes. Serve It Up Safe offers private on-site training for Food Manager certification, Food Handler training, and Alcohol Safety. On-site training allows your team to complete certification together at your establishment on a schedule that works for your operations. Contact us to schedule.

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