Serve It Up Safe has released its full 2026 in-person Food Manager training schedule, with monthly classes across Florida and expanded coverage beginning in February.
This page includes:
• All 2026 class dates by month
• Training cities across Florida
• Planned training locations and addresses
• New markets launching in 2026
Each class includes in-person instruction and the Food Manager exam on the same day, with immediate results.
New Food Manager Training Markets Launching in 2026
Starting in February 2026, Serve It Up Safe is expanding Food Manager training into additional Florida markets, including:
• Tallahassee
• The Florida Panhandle
• The Florida Keys
These additions allow operators in more regions to complete Food Manager certification without traveling long distances.
January 2026 Food Manager Class Dates
• Gainesville / Ocala – January 12, 2026
• Jacksonville / St. Augustine – January 13, 2026
• Daytona Beach / New Smyrna Beach – January 14, 2026
• Orlando / Kissimmee – January 15, 2026
• Fort Myers / Naples – January 19, 2026
• Sarasota / Bradenton – January 20, 2026
• Clearwater / St. Petersburg – January 21, 2026
• Tampa / Brandon – January 22, 2026
• Miami / Hollywood – January 27, 2026
• West Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale – January 28, 2026
• Fort Pierce / Stuart – January 29, 2026
February 2026 Food Manager Class Dates
• Gainesville / Ocala – February 9, 2026
• Jacksonville / St. Augustine – February 10, 2026
• Daytona Beach / New Smyrna Beach – February 11, 2026
• Orlando / Kissimmee – February 12, 2026
• Fort Myers / Naples – February 16, 2026
• Sarasota / Bradenton – February 17, 2026
• Clearwater / St. Petersburg – February 18, 2026
• Tampa / Brandon – February 19, 2026
• Key Largo / Florida Keys – February 23, 2026
• Miami / Hollywood – February 24, 2026
• West Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale – February 25, 2026
March–December 2026 Food Manager Class Schedule
Food Manager classes are offered monthly in the following Florida markets throughout the remainder of 2026:
• Gainesville / Ocala
• Jacksonville / St. Augustine
• Daytona Beach / New Smyrna Beach
• Orlando / Kissimmee
• Fort Myers / Naples
• Sarasota / Bradenton
• Clearwater / St. Petersburg
• Tampa / Brandon
• Miami / Hollywood
• West Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale
• Fort Pierce / Stuart
• Key Largo / Florida Keys (select months)
Specific monthly dates are published in advance and follow a consistent mid-month rotation.
Planned 2026 Training Locations (Subject to Change)
Serve It Up Safe hosts Food Manager training at professional hotel and conference facilities across Florida.
Planned locations include:
• Gainesville / Ocala
Hampton Inn
4225 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
• Jacksonville / St. Augustine
Hampton Inn & Suites
141 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
• Daytona Beach / New Smyrna Beach
Holiday Inn
930 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
• Orlando / Kissimmee
Homewood Suites
8745 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
• Fort Myers / Naples
Homewood Suites
5255 Big Pine Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907
• Sarasota / Bradenton
Hampton Inn SRQ Airport
975 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243
• Clearwater / St. Petersburg
Holiday Inn Express
210 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33770
• Tampa / Brandon
Homewood Suites
10240 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
• Miami / Hollywood
Holiday Inn
7707 NW 103rd St, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
• West Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale
Best Western
1800 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
• Key Largo / Florida Keys
2026 training location TBA
• Fort Pierce / Stuart
2026 training location TBA
Please note : Training locations and addresses are subject to change. Final location details are sent to registered participants prior to class.
About Our In-Person Food Manager Classes
• In-person classroom instruction
• ServSafe Food Manager exam administered same day
• Immediate exam results
• Certification valid for five years
• Public classes and private on-site options available
Private on-site Food Manager classes require a minimum of eight participants.
Planning Ahead for 2026
Publishing the full annual schedule allows operators to plan certifications around staffing, openings, renewals, and inspections.
If you need:
• A specific month’s schedule
• Private on-site training
• Multi-location coordination
Our team can help. Email us at info@serveitupsafe.com or call us (813) 781-8884.