Who needs a Food Manager Certification in Hawaii?

Managing in the food service industry is a wonderful opportunity and a challenging task. The purpose of this program is to prepare you, the Person-in-Charge, for the responsibility of managing food preparation and ensuring safe food handling practices at your establishment. The certification is valid for five (5) years from the date of original issuance.

How do I get my Food Manager Certification?

You can obtain a HAWAII Food Manager Certification by choosing one of the options below:

  • Option 1: Purchase the Certification Package. This includes an online study course, unlimited practice tests, and also includes your exam and fees. To get started, click here!
  • Option 2: Purchase the online training and online exam. This exam meets Hawaii's requirements for Demonstration of Knowledge To get started, click here!
  • Option 3: Purchase the test only. This includes your online exam with live proctor and test fees. To get started, click here!

Can the Food Manager exam be taken online?

Yes, the Food Manager exam is On-Line.

How long is the online exam?

The test is 80 questions, and requires a 70% in order to pass. The test taker has 2 test attempts to meet this requirement

How do I study for the final exam?

To study for the exam, we recommend purchasing the Certification Package. This includes the Online Food Manager Training Course and Unlimited Practice Exams.
The course takes approximately 8 Hours to complete. You can start and stop as needed.

Topics divided into 4 Learning Modules:
- Unit 1: Foodborne Illnesses and their Sources
- Unit 2: Safe Handling and the Flow of Food
- Unit 3: Equipment, Cleaning, and Pest Management
- Unit 4: Management Responsibilities

After you have completed this training course, you have the option of taking the Practice Test to prepare for your exam. You can take the Practice Test as many times as desired.

Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

If you have any other questions: Chat with us by selecting the chat icon in the lower right hand corner of your screen. Email us at support@efoodmanagers.com. Call us Monday – Friday 8am PST to 5pm PST at 503-726-1076.