Food safety and alcohol compliance training are essential for restaurants, bars, hotels, and food service operations across Florida. Serve It Up Safe provides in-person Food Manager training, on-site Food Handler classes, and on-site Responsible Vendor of Alcohol training designed for real-world operations and Florida requirements.
Below is a breakdown of each training option, including pricing, class length, certification details, and on-site requirements.
In-Person ServSafe Food Manager Training
Our Food Manager training is designed for managers, owners, supervisors, and anyone responsible for food safety compliance.
Training format
• In-person classroom training
• Public classes held throughout Florida
• Private on-site classes available for teams
Class length
• Approximately 6 hours total (4-hour training, then 1-2 hours for the exam)
• Includes instruction and exam on the same day
Certification
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification
• Valid for 5 years
Exam
• Exam is required
• Taken immediately after training
• Results are provided the same day (exams taken on laptop which we provide)
Pricing
• $159 per person for public classes
• Private on-site pricing available upon request
Minimum participants ( private on-site)
• Private on-site Food Manager classes require a minimum of 8 participants
This training meets Florida DBPR requirements and is accepted statewide.
On-Site Food Handler Training
Food Handler training is ideal for hourly front-of-house and back-of-house employees, including servers, cooks, dishwashers, and food runners.
Training format
• Conducted on-site at your location
• Classroom-style instruction for your staff
Class length
• Approximately 60–90 minutes
Certification
• Food Handler Certificate
• Issued upon completion of training
Exam
• No proctored exam required in Florida
• Certificate issued after training completion
Pricing
• Pricing varies based on group size
• Certificates are typically low-cost per employee ($7 per certificate)
Minimum participants
• No minimum required for on-site Food Handler training
This option works well for onboarding new hires or training an entire team at once.
On-Site Responsible Vendor of Alcohol Training
Alcohol training helps protect your business, your staff, and your liquor license.
Training format
• On-site classroom training
• Conducted at bars, restaurants, hotels, and event venues
Class length
• Approximately 1.5 hours
Certification
• Responsible Vendor of Alcohol (RVA) Certificate
Exam
• No formal proctored exam required
• Certificate issued upon completion
Pricing
• On-site pricing available upon request
Minimum participants
• No minimum required for on-site alcohol training
This training meets Florida alcohol education standards and focuses on real-world liability prevention.
Which Training Is Right for Your Team?
Most Florida foodservice operations require multiple certifications to stay compliant. Serve It Up Safe helps you schedule training efficiently, whether you need one manager certified or an entire staff trained on-site.
For scheduling, pricing, or compliance questions, contact our team directly.